In the glass
Aroma: fruit, herbal, mineral
Palate: juicy, tangy, creamy finish
A very juicy, slightly tangy and wonderfully classic dry Grosses Gewachs from the Herrenberg monopole, with strong minerality and a creamy finish.
What it pairs with
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Pan-roasted cod
Juicy, tangy minerality lifts the flaky white fish. -
Mosel river trout meuniere
Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish. -
Crab salad
Creamy finish and salinity flatter sweet crab.
How to serve Herrenberg Riesling Grosses Gewachs
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pan-roasted cod, Mosel river trout meuniere, Crab salad. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
A very juicy, slightly tangy and wonderfully classic dry Grosses Gewachs from the Herrenberg monopole, with strong minerality and a creamy finish.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Maximin Grunhaus
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
- Price
- EUR 38 to 65 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6 to 22 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Scores
- Vinous 93 (2020 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Herrenberg Riesling Grosses Gewachs
What does Herrenberg Riesling Grosses Gewachs taste like?
On the nose, fruit, herbal, mineral. On the palate, juicy, tangy, creamy finish. Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A very juicy, slightly tangy and wonderfully classic dry Grosses Gewachs from the Herrenberg monopole, with strong minerality and a creamy finish.
When should I drink Herrenberg Riesling Grosses Gewachs?
Drink 6 to 22 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Herrenberg Riesling Grosses Gewachs?
Pan-roasted cod is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Mosel river trout meuniere and Crab salad. Juicy, tangy minerality lifts the flaky white fish.
What grapes are in Herrenberg Riesling Grosses Gewachs?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.