In the glass
What it pairs with
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Spicy Thai green curry
Off-dry Kabinett's low alcohol and racy acidity cool chilli heat while the residual sweetness flatters lemongrass and coconut. -
Sichuan mapo tofu
The wine's sweetness and high acidity buffer the numbing chilli oil and lift the fermented-bean savour. -
Steamed sea bass
Racy acidity and low alcohol flatter delicate fish.
How to serve Josephshofer Riesling Kabinett
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 sea bass. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
A racy fruity-style Kabinett from the Graacher Josephshofer monopole, crystalline and low in alcohol.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
- Price
- EUR 22 to 38 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4 to 16 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1349
Frequently asked about Josephshofer Riesling Kabinett
What does Josephshofer Riesling Kabinett taste like?
Structurally light-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A racy fruity-style Kabinett from the Graacher Josephshofer monopole, crystalline and low in alcohol.
When should I drink Josephshofer Riesling Kabinett?
Drink 4 to 16 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Josephshofer Riesling Kabinett?
Spicy Thai green curry is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sichuan mapo tofu and Steamed sea bass. Off-dry Kabinett's low alcohol and racy acidity cool chilli heat while the residual sweetness flatters lemongrass and coconut.
What grapes are in Josephshofer Riesling Kabinett?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.