Mainz: WineWalk in the Shadow of the Cathedral
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: yellow citrus, warm limestone, white peach
Palate: focused mid-palate, warm chalk grip, long finish
Oppenheimer Sacktraeger Riesling at Manz: focused mid-palate and warm chalk grip on the Rheinterrasse limestone.
What it pairs with
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Pan-seared white fish
Focused mid-palate matches white fish. -
Roast pork loin
Warm chalk grip suits pork fat. -
Aged Comte
Yellow citrus and warm limestone meet aged cheese.
History
The Oppenheimer Sacktraeger sits on the warm side of the Rheinterrasse; Eric Manz bottles a focused single-vineyard Riesling from estate parcels on limestone-loam.
- 2008: Sacktraeger Riesling elevated as a regular single-vineyard cuvee at Manz
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Manz · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling (100%)
- Classification
- Rheinhessen
- Oak
- Spontaneous fermentation in 1200L Stueckfass; around 10 months on lees
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Sacktraeger Riesling
What does Manz Sacktraeger Riesling taste like?
Yellow citrus, warm limestone and white peach on the nose; focused mid-palate, warm chalk grip and a long finish. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Manz Sacktraeger Riesling?
Drink between 3 and 12 years from vintage.
What food pairs with Manz Sacktraeger Riesling?
Pan-seared white fish, roast pork loin and aged Comte are top matches.
Is Manz Sacktraeger Riesling vegan?
Yes. No animal-derived fining.
Tags
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