Structure

Bodyfull
Acidityracy
Sweetnessdessert
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 10 to 80 years from vintage.
vintage10 yrs80 yrs82 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

Full-bodiedRacy acidityDessertLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Seared foie gras
    Botrytis sweetness and racy slate acid cut the fat of seared liver without cloying.
  • Stilton with quince paste
    The TBA's candied-fruit core ties together blue cheese funk and quince sweetness.
  • Tarte Tatin
    The caramelised apple in the tart finds a peer in the wine's saffron-laced raisined richness.

How to serve Goldlack Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-12°C. Cellar temperature (8-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour): the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Seared foie gras, Stilton with quince paste, Tarte Tatin. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Schloss Johannisberg's gold-foiled TBA descends from the 1775 monastic 'Spaetlese' courier story when delayed harvest authorisation produced the documented late-harvest sweet Riesling that gave the Spaetlese category its name; the gold capsule sits at the top of the colour-coded Pradikat hierarchy.

Facts

Producer
Schloss Johannisberg · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
Rheingau Pradikatswein
Oak
Long fermentation and ageing in oak Stueckfass
ABV
7.5%
Price
EUR 400 to 900 at retail per 375ml
Drinking window
10 to 80 from vintage
First vintage
1775

Frequently asked about Goldlack Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese

What does Goldlack Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese taste like?

Structurally full-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Schloss Johannisberg's gold-foiled Trockenbeerenauslese from individually selected botrytised berries: liqueur-like, candied stone fruit and saffron over racy slate acidity.

When should I drink Goldlack Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese?

Drink 10 to 80 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Goldlack Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese?

Seared foie gras is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Stilton with quince paste and Tarte Tatin. Botrytis sweetness and racy slate acid cut the fat of seared liver without cloying.

Is Goldlack Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese vegan?

No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.

What grapes are in Goldlack Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese?

The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Rheingau Pradikatswein.

Tags

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