Keller Westhofen Kirchspiel Riesling Kabinett 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Keller
Label Name:
 
Westhofen Kirchspiel Riesling Kabinett
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Germany
Region:
 
Westhofen, Rheinhessen
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
9%
Grape(s):
 
Riesling
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
John Gilman (View From The Cellar) 94 pts; David Schildknecht (Vinous) 94 pts. Reviewers note strong mineral precision and long aging potential (recommended drinking windows cited 2022–2048/2028–2070)

Tasting Note
Crisp, mineral-driven Riesling with pear, lime zest, lemon blossom, white flowers and saline limestone notes; discreet residual sweetness, bright citric acidity and a very long, precise finish.

Food Pairing
Western: smoked salmon, goat cheese, roast pork, grilled shrimp. Asian: sushi/sashimi, spicy Thai curry, Szechuan dishes, Vietnamese spring rolls.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Kirchspiel fruit; cool fermentation (native yeasts) in stainless steel to preserve purity; fermentation arrested to retain Kabinett residual sugar; brief lees contact.

Vineyard Info
Weingut Keller, family estate (since 1789) run by Klaus‑Peter Keller; renowned Rheinhessen producer owning top Westhofen sites (Kirchspiel, Morstein, Abts Erda), focused on limestone-driven Riesling.