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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 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: lychee, rose petal, ginger
Palate: aromatic mid-palate, soft acidity, spicy finish
An aromatic Rheinhessen Gewuerztraminer with lychee and rose petal on a slightly off-dry palate; pairs at table with spicy Asian cuisine.
What it pairs with
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Thai green curry
Lychee and ginger meet curry coconut and lemongrass. -
Munster cheese
Classic Gewuerztraminer-Munster pairing; rose petal echoes the rind. -
Pork with apricot
Off-dry sweetness suits apricot glaze.
History
Gewuerztraminer is a minor but characterful Rheinhessen tradition; Rappenhof's bottling sits in the off-dry register for table use.
- 2008: Gewuerztraminer bottled as a regular Rheinhessen cuvee
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Rappenhof · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Gewuerztraminer (100%)
- Classification
- Rheinhessen
- Oak
- Stainless steel; 5 to 6 months on lees
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1 to 5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Gewuerztraminer
What does Rappenhof Gewuerztraminer taste like?
Lychee, rose petal and ginger on the nose; aromatic mid-palate, soft acidity and a spicy finish. Off-dry.
When should I drink Rappenhof Gewuerztraminer?
Drink between 1 and 5 years from vintage. Best enjoyed in its youth.
What food pairs with Rappenhof Gewuerztraminer?
Thai green curry, Munster cheese and pork with apricot are top matches.
Is Rappenhof Gewuerztraminer vegan?
Yes. No animal-derived fining.
Tags
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