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 7 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs7 yrs9 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: red cherry, soft spice, rose
Palate: light-medium body, soft tannin, bright acidity
Estate Pinot Noir at Strub: light-medium body, red cherry and bright acidity from western Rheinhessen plateau parcels.
What it pairs with
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Pan-roasted duck
Bright acidity refreshes duck. -
Mushroom tart
Soft spice meets earthy mushroom. -
Charcuterie board
Light-medium body matches cured meats.
History
Estate Spaetburgunder at Strub from Engelstadter and adjacent western Rheinhessen parcels; the everyday red in the value-tier range.
- 2010: Spaetburgunder elevated as a regular cuvee
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Strub · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Spaetburgunder (Pinot Noir) (100%)
- Classification
- Rheinhessen
- Oak
- 10 to 12 months in used French barriques
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Spaetburgunder
What does Strub Spaetburgunder taste like?
Red cherry, soft spice and rose on the nose; light-medium body, soft tannin and bright acidity.
When should I drink Strub Spaetburgunder?
Drink between 2 and 7 years from vintage.
What food pairs with Strub Spaetburgunder?
Pan-roasted duck, mushroom tart and a charcuterie board are top matches.
Is Strub Spaetburgunder vegan?
Yes. No animal-derived fining.
Tags
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