White wine Peter Jacob Kuhn, Oestricher Doosberg Riesling Grosses Gewächs Rheingau 2023
A dry Riesling from the Doosberg vineyard in Rheingau, spontaneously fermented and matured for 16 months on full lees in traditional large wooden casks.
Characteristics
Wine Style:
Dry, single-vineyard Riesling with moderate alcohol and extended lees maturation.
Tasting Notes:
Nose:
⤍ Pronounced mineral and herbal notes, with liquorice, lemon balm, ripe peach and a delicate floral touch.
Palate:
⤍ Taut and focused, with a creamy undertone, restrained citrus fruit and lively citrus acidity.
Finish:
⤍ Long, saline and subtly spicy..
Gastronomy:
∙ Grilled fish, scallops, roast chicken.
∙ Avoid: Very sweet sauces and intensely spicy dishes.
Vineyards:
Exposed Doosberg slopes in Oestrich, with clay-rich loess and grey quartzite.
Ageing method:
16 months on full lees.
Winemaking process:
Selective hand harvesting, gentle whole-bunch pressing over several hours, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts.
Interesting notes:
“Doos” means “badger” in the Rheingau dialect. Constant wind helps grapes dry quickly and remain healthy through ripening.
