Schloss Lieser Himmelreich Riesling Gg 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Schloss Lieser
Label Name:
 
Himmelreich Riesling Gg
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Germany
Region:
 
Mosel (Graach)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Riesling
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Heavily praised by critics — Lobenberg / Lobenbergs Gute Weine 96–97/100; J. Suckling ~94/100; Falstaff 94 points (2022). Grosses Gewächs with high drinkability and aging potential

Tasting Note
Crisp, mineral-driven Riesling: green apple, lime, white peach, citrus and herbal smoke over blue-slate minerality; racy acidity and saline tension with a focused, long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, shellfish, grilled white fish, roast chicken, pork with herb sauce. Asian: sushi/sashimi, sashimi-style seafood, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai green curry (milder), dim sum.

Production Method
Hand-harvested from Graacher Himmelreich; spontaneous/native-yeast fermentation, gentle low-pressure pressing, stainless steel and old-wood élevage, extended lees contact, minimal filtration.

Vineyard Info
Schloss Lieser, owned and led by Thomas Haag since 1997; ~25 ha across top Mosel sites, VDP member, specializes in slate-driven Riesling GGs. Founded 1904.