Mainz: WineWalk in the Shadow of the Cathedral
Discover Mainz off the beaten tourist track around the cathedral, with professional wine tasting and 4 special regional wines. Classics, but surprisingly retold.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 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: yellow apple, lime peel, soft chalk
Palate: bright citrus, soft mineral grip, fresh finish
Estate Ingelheim Riesling: bright citrus and soft mineral grip from the monopole and adjacent Ingelheim parcels.
What it pairs with
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Pan-fried perch
Bright citrus and soft mineral grip suit freshwater fish. -
Asparagus salad
Soft chalk and acidity refresh Spring asparagus. -
Vietnamese summer rolls
Bright citrus suits fresh herbs and rice paper.
History
The Ingelheim Burgundersorten tradition includes a small but consistent Riesling programme; Schloss Westerhaus bottles a fresh, bright Riesling from the monopole.
- 2005: Westerhaus Riesling elevated as a regular cuvee
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Schloss Westerhaus · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling (100%)
- Classification
- Rheinhessen
- Oak
- Stainless steel; 6 to 7 months on lees
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 16 to 24 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Westerhaus Riesling
What does Schloss Westerhaus Riesling taste like?
Yellow apple, lime peel and soft chalk on the nose; bright citrus, soft mineral grip and a fresh finish. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Schloss Westerhaus Riesling?
Drink between 2 and 8 years from vintage.
What food pairs with Schloss Westerhaus Riesling?
Pan-fried perch, asparagus salad and Vietnamese summer rolls are top matches.
Is Schloss Westerhaus Riesling vegan?
Yes. No animal-derived fining.
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