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 6 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs6 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: green apple, lime, soft chalk
Palate: bright citrus, soft mineral lift, fresh finish
Village-tier Saulheimer Riesling at Thoerle: bright citrus and soft mineral lift on calcareous Wonnegau parcels.
What it pairs with
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Pan-fried perch
Bright citrus and soft chalk suit freshwater fish. -
Spaetzle with herbs
Lime and soft mineral lift match herbal pasta. -
Sushi
Acidity plays with rice vinegar.
History
Village-level Saulheimer Riesling at Thoerle blends declassified Hoelle, Schlossberg and Probstey parcels for a value-tier route into the house calcareous style.
- 2010: Saulheimer Riesling bottled as the village-level cuvee
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Thoerle · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling (100%)
- Classification
- Rheinhessen
- Oak
- Stainless steel; 6 to 7 months on lees
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1 to 6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Saulheimer Riesling
What does Thoerle Saulheimer Riesling taste like?
Green apple, lime and soft chalk on the nose; bright citrus, soft mineral lift and a fresh finish.
When should I drink Thoerle Saulheimer Riesling?
Drink between 1 and 6 years from vintage.
What food pairs with Thoerle Saulheimer Riesling?
Pan-fried perch, spaetzle with herbs and sushi are top matches.
Is Thoerle Saulheimer Riesling vegan?
Yes. No animal-derived fining.
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