Schloss Lieser Graacher Himm Ries Kabinett 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Schloss Lieser
Label Name:
 
Graacher Himm Ries Kabinett
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Germany
Region:
 
Mosel
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
Widely praised by critics; Schloss Lieser Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett releases typically receive low-90s scores from major critics (e. g. , Robert Parker/Wine Advocate has scored Himmelreich Kabinett/related vintages in the low-90s); 2021 vintage noted for balance, energy and aging potential

Tasting Note
Bright, off-dry Riesling with green apple, white peach, lime blossom, jasmine and pronounced slate minerality; crisp, high acidity, delicate residual sweetness and a saline, citrus-peel finish.

Food Pairing
Western: pan-seared scallops, smoked salmon, roast pork with apple, goat-cheese tart. Asian: sushi/sashimi, spicy Thai green curry, Sichuan-style dishes, Vietnamese spring rolls, Korean banchan and bibimbap.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit from Graacher vines; gentle pressing, cool fermentation (spontaneous/native yeasts) in stainless steel with lees contact; minimal intervention, bottled as a low-alcohol Kabinett.

Vineyard Info
Schloss Lieser, founded 1904 and revitalized under Thomas Haag since the 1990s, farms prime Mosel slate sites including Graacher Himmelreich; focuses on terroir-driven Riesling and traditional methods.