In the glass
What it pairs with
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Spicy Thai green curry
Off-dry Kabinett's low alcohol and racy acidity cool chilli heat while the residual sweetness flatters lemongrass and coconut. -
Sichuan mapo tofu
The wine's sweetness and high acidity buffer the numbing chilli oil and lift the fermented-bean savour. -
Steamed sea bass
Racy acidity and low alcohol flatter delicate fish.
How to serve Wolfer Goldgrube 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. Spicy Thai green curry, Sichuan mapo tofu, Steamed sea bass. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
A racy, crystalline fruity-style Kabinett from the steep old-vine Wolfer Goldgrube, low in alcohol and finely mineral.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Vollenweider
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Mosel Pradikatswein
- Price
- EUR 20 to 34 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Frequently asked about Wolfer Goldgrube Riesling Kabinett
What does Wolfer Goldgrube Riesling Kabinett taste like?
Structurally light-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A racy, crystalline fruity-style Kabinett from the steep old-vine Wolfer Goldgrube, low in alcohol and finely mineral.
When should I drink Wolfer Goldgrube Riesling Kabinett?
Drink 5 to 18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Wolfer Goldgrube Riesling Kabinett?
Spicy Thai green curry is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sichuan mapo tofu and Steamed sea bass. Off-dry Kabinett's low alcohol and racy acidity cool chilli heat while the residual sweetness flatters lemongrass and coconut.
What grapes are in Wolfer Goldgrube Riesling Kabinett?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Mosel Pradikatswein.