Dr. Hans VonMüller - Riesling Kabinett

                  


Name: Dr. Hans VonMüller
Varietal: Riesling Kabinett
Region: Mosel
Country: Germany
Year: 2022
Price: $14.95

Vintage Cellar Review: Aromas of yellow peach are accented by hints of forest and lime in this soft, sunny Kabinett. Off-dry in style, it's a peachy, easy-drinking wine balanced by a kiss of tangerine acidity on the finish. Best enjoyed young.

Flavors/Aromas: (Pgs. 158-159, 239) This grape is quite versatile, ranging from super dry to super sweet, with noted hints of lime, green apple, beeswax, jasmine, and petroleum (if aged). The most well-regarded Rieslings come from Germany, with Mosel in particularl being one of the top regions. Additionally, Kabinett is the lightest and least sweet variety of Riesling, typically producing a wine that is dry or off-dry.

My Review: Throughout this nascent journey, I have been searching for the varietals that stick with me, ones I can rely on for a nice sip or meal without worrying too much about the specifics. Zinfandel kinda did that on the red side, but for whites I was still a bit confused - until now. My first sniff of Riesling revealed a bit of a light sweetness, but nothing compared to that intense first sip. It was SO SWEET and SO GOOD!!! The Sauvignon Blanc from last week had hints of this, but this wine was a veritable sugary fruit salad, with peach, green apple, and a mild citrus coming through the most for me. It is incredibly light and easy to drink, with the acidity only adding depth to the tickling of my taste buds. And you're telling me that Kabinett is the least sweet this varietal gets? Well then I am incredibly excited to try Spätlese and Auslese, because Riesling is a wine I expect to enjoy for a loooooooong time.

Food Pairing: N/A

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