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 5 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 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 citrus, porphyry-spice, fresh herb, smoky stone
Palate: taut mid-palate, porphyry mineral grip, smoky long finish
Daniel Wagner's Heerkretz is the porphyry-and-slate flagship at the Rheinhessen-Nahe border; taut, smoky and chiseled with deep mineral grip.
What it pairs with
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Pan-seared trout with herbs
Porphyry mineral grip suits freshwater fish. -
Wiener Schnitzel
Racy acidity and citrus refresh breaded veal. -
Aged Manchego
Smoky stone and aged-cheese savouriness play together. -
Roast pork loin
Mineral grip and pork fat balance.
History
Daniel Wagner brought Wagner-Stempel into the VDP in 2004 with the Heerkretz Riesling as flagship; the porphyry-and-slate site at Siefersheim sits on the western boundary of Rheinhessen and Nahe.
- 2004: First Heerkretz Riesling bottled as Grosses Gewaechs and estate VDP entry
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Wagner-Stempel · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling (100%)
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Rheinhessen
- Oak
- Spontaneous fermentation in 1200L Stueckfass; around 12 months on lees
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 40 to 65 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2004
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Heerkretz Riesling Grosses Gewaechs
What does Wagner-Stempel Heerkretz Riesling GG taste like?
Yellow citrus, porphyry-spice, fresh herb and smoky stone on the nose; taut mid-palate, porphyry mineral grip and a smoky long finish. Medium-bodied with racy acidity.
When should I drink Wagner-Stempel Heerkretz Riesling GG?
Drink between 5 and 20 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 60 minutes of decanting.
What food pairs with Wagner-Stempel Heerkretz Riesling GG?
Pan-seared trout with herbs, Wiener Schnitzel and aged Manchego are top matches.
Is Wagner-Stempel Heerkretz Riesling GG vegan?
Yes. The estate is EU-Bio certified and uses no animal-derived fining.
Where is Wagner-Stempel Heerkretz made?
From the porphyry-and-slate Heerkretz Grosse Lage at Siefersheim, on the western boundary between Rheinhessen and the Nahe.
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