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: yellow apple, almond, fresh herbs
Palate: medium texture, soft acidity, almond finish
Estate Pinot Blanc with a medium texture and almond finish; the everyday white at Wagner-Stempel.
What it pairs with
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Roast chicken with thyme
Medium texture suits roast bird. -
Mushroom tart
Almond finish matches earthy mushroom. -
Asparagus with hollandaise
Fresh herbs and soft acidity refresh asparagus.
History
Estate Pinot Blanc from organic Siefersheim parcels; designed as the everyday white of the Wagner-Stempel range.
- 2008: Weissburgunder elevated as a regular cuvee in the Gutswein tier
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Wagner-Stempel · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc) (100%)
- Classification
- VDP.Gutswein Rheinhessen
- Oak
- Stainless steel and a portion of used 500L oak; 6 months on lees
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1 to 6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Weissburgunder
What does Wagner-Stempel Weissburgunder taste like?
Yellow apple, almond and fresh herbs on the nose; medium texture, soft acidity and an almond finish.
When should I drink Wagner-Stempel Weissburgunder?
Drink between 1 and 6 years from vintage.
What food pairs with Wagner-Stempel Weissburgunder?
Roast chicken with thyme, mushroom tart and asparagus with hollandaise are top matches.
Is Wagner-Stempel Weissburgunder vegan?
Yes. EU-Bio certified estate.
Tags
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