Tasting Notes – Nik Weis St. Urbans-Hof Bockstein Riesling Kabinett 2018

Tasting Notes

Wine: Nik Weis St. Urbans-Hof Bockstein Riesling Kabinett 2018

Grape: The wine is produced using Riesling grapes grown in the Mosel Valley of Germany.  The Riesling grape is native to Germany.  It is a light, green-skinned grape which is very cold-hardy due to the hardness of its wood.  The Mosel Valley of western Germany is known to produce the best Riesling grapes in the world.

Quality Designation: VDP.Grosse Lage

Color: lemon yellow

Aromas:  petrol, lightly floral

Flavors:  peach, apple, green apple, honey, pear, apricot

Body: Medium

Alcohol:  9.5%

Acid: High

Sweetness: Semi-dry

Tannins: None

Balance:  The sweetness is nicely balanced with the high acidity. The complexity and balance make this an exceptional Riesling.

Serving Tips:  45º to 55° F, in a white wine glass, decanting is not needed but can decant 5 to 15 minutes

Aging:  age up to 20 years

Food Pairings:  pork, poultry veal, lobster, shrimp, scallops

Winery Notes:  The vineyards that produced the grapes for this wine were grown near the town of Leiwen. Leiwen is one of the most significant wine growing municipalities on the Moselle River. The vineyard is also designated with the quality distinction of VDP.Grosse Lage.  VDP.GROSSE LAGE^® is the designation for the highest quality German vineyards. This is where Germany’s finest wines grow – wines notable for their individual character and ability to express the essence of their vineyard of origin. They are also known for their long potential cellarability.