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, soft almond, fresh herbs
Palate: medium texture, soft acidity, almond finish
Estate Pinot Blanc with medium texture and an almond finish; the everyday white at Winter.
What it pairs with
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Roast chicken
Medium texture supports roast bird. -
Mushroom tart
Almond finish matches earthy mushroom. -
Asparagus with hollandaise
Fresh herbs and soft acidity refresh asparagus.
History
Estate Pinot Blanc from Wonnegau parcels around Dittelsheim; an everyday white in the Gutswein tier.
- 2010: Weisser Burgunder elevated as a regular cuvee
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Winter · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc) (100%)
- Classification
- VDP.Gutswein Rheinhessen
- Oak
- Stainless steel and a portion of used 500L oak
- ABV
- 12.5%
- 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 Weisser Burgunder
What does Winter Weisser Burgunder taste like?
Yellow apple, soft almond and fresh herbs on the nose; medium texture, soft acidity and an almond finish.
When should I drink Winter Weisser Burgunder?
Drink between 1 and 6 years from vintage.
What food pairs with Winter Weisser Burgunder?
Roast chicken, mushroom tart and asparagus with hollandaise are top matches.
Is Winter Weisser Burgunder vegan?
Yes. No animal-derived fining.
Tags
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