White

Spätlese Riesling

Dr. Volkmar

Germany

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Riesling
Country
Germany
Appellation
Rheinhessen
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Sweetness
medium

Food pairing

seafood · Asian cuisine · fruit desserts · soft cheeses · salads · apfelstrudel

Rated vintages

  • 201588 pts

    Zippy lemongrass and white grapefruit flavors penetrate this vibrant but richly mouth-filling Spätlese. It's juicy, forward and accessible yet elegant, finishing with reverberating lime and lemon-zest astringency. Drink now through 2020.

  • 201390 pts

    Lines of dusty chalk lend an elegant mineral vibe to this richly fruity, blossomy wine. The palate is luscious and ripe, boasting dense white peach and apricot flavors, but anchored by a zesty backbone of acidity. It's fruit-forward and accessible, yet remarkably elegant.