In the glass
Aroma: green apple, lime, white flower
Palate: citrus, mineral, spice
Schloss Vollrads's off-dry Kabinett: low-alcohol, racy, slate-driven Riesling with green-apple acidity and gentle residual sweetness.
What it pairs with
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Munich weisswurst with sweet mustard
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A morning-friendly low-alcohol Kabinett echoes the sweet mustard and refreshes against the delicate veal sausage. -
Thai green curry
Off-dry sweetness cools coconut-curry heat while citrus refreshes the palate. -
Berlin currywurst
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Kabinett's residual sweetness softens curry-ketchup spice while acidity slices the grilled sausage.
How to serve Schloss Vollrads 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. Munich weisswurst with sweet mustard, Thai green curry, Berlin currywurst. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The off-dry Kabinett tier of Schloss Vollrads, drawn from the Winkel estate's 800-year Riesling-only holdings and bottled in the classic Rheingau slimline.
Facts
- Producer
- Schloss Vollrads
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Rheingau Pradikatswein
- ABV
- 9.5%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1980
Frequently asked about Schloss Vollrads Riesling Kabinett
What does Schloss Vollrads Riesling Kabinett taste like?
On the nose, green apple, lime, white flower. On the palate, citrus, mineral, spice. Structurally light-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Schloss Vollrads's off-dry Kabinett: low-alcohol, racy, slate-driven Riesling with green-apple acidity and gentle residual sweetness.
When should I drink Schloss Vollrads Riesling Kabinett?
Drink 3 to 12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Schloss Vollrads Riesling Kabinett?
Munich weisswurst with sweet mustard is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Thai green curry and Berlin currywurst. A morning-friendly low-alcohol Kabinett echoes the sweet mustard and refreshes against the delicate veal sausage.
Is Schloss Vollrads Riesling Kabinett 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 Schloss Vollrads Riesling Kabinett?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Rheingau Pradikatswein.