Schloss Lieser Graacher Himm Ries Kabinett 2016

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Schloss Lieser
Label Name:
 
Graacher Himm Ries Kabinett
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
Germany
Region:
 
Mosel (Graach - Graacher Himmelreich)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
8%
Grape(s):
 
Riesling
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
3
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Tasting praise from Heroes of Riesling (positive notes for Schloss Lieser 2016 Himmelreich Kabinett); reviewer Eric Guido scored Schloss Lieser Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett 2016 ~92 points

Tasting Note
Delicate, stone-fruit and citrus aromas with floral and herb hints. Bright slate/mineral core, crisp lime and green-apple acidity, subtle honeyed sweetness and a long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: seared scallops, roast pork with apple, goat cheese, glazed ham. Asian: spicy Thai or Szechuan dishes, sushi/sashimi, Vietnamese spring rolls.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Riesling from Graacher Himmelreich; cool-temperature fermentation (stainless steel), light residual sugar retained as Kabinett, minimal oak influence.

Vineyard Info
Weingut Schloss Lieser (Thomas Haag) is a Mosel estate in Lieser with ~23 ha in top sites including Graacher Himmelreich; known for precise, slate-driven Rieslings and VDP classification.