In the glass
What it pairs with
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Goat cheese salad
Crisp acid and herb lift echo fresh chevre. -
Spargel
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Herbal Sauvignon echoes asparagus.
How to serve Mehling Sauvignon Blanc Trocken
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. Goat cheese salad, Spargel. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Mehling's Sauvignon Blanc is the estate-tier white alongside Riesling and Pinot Noir from Hambach.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Mehling
- Grapes
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Classification
- Pfalz Pradikatswein
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Frequently asked about Mehling Sauvignon Blanc Trocken
What does Mehling Sauvignon Blanc Trocken taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. Dry Sauvignon Blanc: gooseberry, citrus, herbs and a crisp close from Hambach parcels.
When should I drink Mehling Sauvignon Blanc Trocken?
Drink 2 to 5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Mehling Sauvignon Blanc Trocken?
Goat cheese salad is the canonical pairing; Spargel is the other strong match. Crisp acid and herb lift echo fresh chevre.
Is Mehling Sauvignon Blanc Trocken vegan?
No — the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.
What grapes are in Mehling Sauvignon Blanc Trocken?
The blend is Sauvignon Blanc. The wine is classified as Pfalz Pradikatswein.