Schloss Lieser Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Gg 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Schloss Lieser
Label Name:
 
Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Gg
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Germany
Region:
 
Wehlen, Mosel (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Riesling
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Anne Krebiehl) 97/100; retailer/critic listings commonly note 96–97 points for the Schloss Lieser Wehlener Sonnenuhr GG 2023

Tasting Note
Slate-driven, precise Riesling with wet stone, lemon zest, white peach and apricot, saline minerality, floral lift and vivid acidity; long, crystalline finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, ceviche, sushi/sashimi, steamed shellfish, grilled sea bass, roast chicken with lemon, goat cheese, Vietnamese spring rolls, lightly spiced Thai or Chinese dishes (avoid overly heavy sauces).

Production Method
Hand-harvested from steep slate sites; low‑pressure pressing, native-yeast fermentation, extended lees contact in stainless steel/large neutral vessels, minimal filtration.

Vineyard Info
Weingut Schloss Lieser, founded 1904 and owned/led by Thomas Haag since the 1990s, is a top Mosel producer with premier VDP Grosse Lage holdings including Wehlener Sonnenuhr.