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 Bernkasteler Doctor 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
Fruity-style Kabinett from the Bernkasteler Doctor, a VDP Grosse Lage site with Riesling viticulture documented by Wwe. Dr. H. Thanisch since 1650, on steep blue slate above the town.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Wwe. Dr. H. Thanisch - Erben Muller-Burggraef
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
- Price
- EUR 30 to 55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1650
Frequently asked about Bernkasteler Doctor Riesling Kabinett
What does Bernkasteler Doctor Riesling Kabinett taste like?
Structurally light-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Fruity-style Kabinett from the Bernkasteler Doctor, a VDP Grosse Lage site with Riesling viticulture documented by Wwe. Dr. H. Thanisch since 1650, on steep blue slate above the town.
When should I drink Bernkasteler Doctor 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 Bernkasteler Doctor 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 Bernkasteler Doctor Riesling Kabinett?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.