In the glass
What it pairs with
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Roquefort on walnut bread
Honeyed sweetness tames the salty blue funk in a classic sweet-and-salty match. -
Seared foie gras
Botrytis sweetness and cutting acidity balance the rich liver without cloying. -
Apricot and almond tart
Late-harvest stone-fruit notes mirror the dessert while acidity keeps it fresh.
How to serve Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Gold Capsule
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-12°C. Cellar temperature (8-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour): the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roquefort on walnut bread, Seared foie gras, Apricot and almond tart. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
A noble-sweet gold-capsule Auslese from the Wehlener Sonnenuhr: rich, botrytis-laced and concentrated, balanced by piercing blue-slate acidity for the long cellar.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Markus Molitor
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
- Price
- EUR 50 to 120 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10 to 40 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1984
Scores
- Wine Advocate 96 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2020)
Frequently asked about Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Gold Capsule
What does Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Gold Capsule taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A noble-sweet gold-capsule Auslese from the Wehlener Sonnenuhr: rich, botrytis-laced and concentrated, balanced by piercing blue-slate acidity for the long cellar.
When should I drink Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Gold Capsule?
Drink 10 to 40 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Gold Capsule?
Roquefort on walnut bread is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Seared foie gras and Apricot and almond tart. Honeyed sweetness tames the salty blue funk in a classic sweet-and-salty match.
What grapes are in Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Gold Capsule?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.