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 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 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, soft almond
Palate: medium texture, soft acidity
Estate Pinot Blanc at Strub: medium texture and soft acidity from Engelstadt loess parcels.
What it pairs with
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Roast chicken
Medium texture supports roast bird. -
Mushroom tart
Almond notes meet earthy mushroom. -
Asparagus salad
Soft acidity refreshes vegetables.
History
Estate Pinot Blanc at Strub from Engelstadt loess parcels in the western Bereich Bingen plateau; the everyday white in the value range.
- 2008: Weisser Burgunder elevated as a regular cuvee
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Strub · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc) (100%)
- Classification
- Rheinhessen
- Oak
- Stainless steel; 5 to 6 months on lees
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 10 to 16 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1 to 4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Weisser Burgunder
What does Strub Weisser Burgunder taste like?
Yellow apple and soft almond on the nose; medium texture and soft acidity.
When should I drink Strub Weisser Burgunder?
Drink between 1 and 4 years from vintage.
What food pairs with Strub Weisser Burgunder?
Roast chicken, mushroom tart and asparagus salad are top matches.
Is Strub Weisser Burgunder vegan?
Yes. No animal-derived fining.
Tags
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