Winery: Schloss Schönborn
Brand/Type: Kabinett Riesling
Vintage: 2001
Country: Germany
Region: Rheingau Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg
Alcohol content: 9.5%
Closure: Natural Cork
Appearance: Light blonde
Aroma/Bouquet: Peach, pear, hint of vanilla
Coming from a very old and respected winery, we had high expectations of this wine. We were not disapointed!
It’s a very crisp Kabinett that is wonderfully complex and balanced. It’s a dry Riesling (as you would expect from a Kabinett) and is indeed one Riesling that can stand on its own or be paired with a multitude of fine foods. Fish and fowl and even pork go well with this wine. It is also a wonderful wine to drink by itself on a warm summer night.
As expected of Kabinetts, it is a dry Riesling with just a tiny hint of sweetness. While it has a mostly pear and peach taste it also has a tangerine/citrus element that adds a degree of tartness and balance. While it has these delicate fruit tastes it still maintains itself as dry wine.
Schloss Schönborn is one of Germany’s oldest producers of wine and their experience is proven in this offering.