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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2023 to 2037.
vintage4 yrs18 yrs20 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mosel Fine Wines reviewed 2020 | 2019 | 91/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
What it pairs with
- Spicy Thai green curry Off-dry Kabinett's low alcohol and racy acidity cool chilli heat while the residual sweetness flatters lemongrass and coconut.More wines for curry →
- Sichuan mapo tofu The wine's sweetness and high acidity buffer the numbing chilli oil and lift the fermented-bean savour.More wines for spicy and Asian food →
- Steamed prawns Low alcohol and gentle sweetness flatter the sweet shellfish.More wines for prawns and shrimp →
How to serve Riesling Fass 8 Kabinett Ayler Kupp
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. Spicy Thai green curry, Sichuan mapo tofu, Steamed prawns. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
A featherweight fruity-style Kabinett from the Ayler Kupp: low alcohol, racy and crystalline, a Saar Kabinett with a cult following.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Peter Lauer · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Mosel QbA
- Price
- EUR 24 to 38 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4 to 18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1986
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Riesling Fass 8 Kabinett Ayler Kupp
What does Riesling Fass 8 Kabinett Ayler Kupp taste like?
Structurally light-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A featherweight fruity-style Kabinett from the Ayler Kupp: low alcohol, racy and crystalline, a Saar Kabinett with a cult following.
When should I drink Riesling Fass 8 Kabinett Ayler Kupp?
Drink 4 to 18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Riesling Fass 8 Kabinett Ayler Kupp?
Spicy Thai green curry is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sichuan mapo tofu and Steamed prawns. Off-dry Kabinett's low alcohol and racy acidity cool chilli heat while the residual sweetness flatters lemongrass and coconut.
Is Riesling Fass 8 Kabinett Ayler Kupp vegan?
Yes: the producer documents no animal-derived fining agents in production, so the wine is suitable for vegan and vegetarian drinkers.
What grapes are in Riesling Fass 8 Kabinett Ayler Kupp?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Mosel QbA.
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