Schloss Johannisberg Gelblack Riesling Trocken 2023 | Germany

Schloss Johannisberg Gelblack Riesling Trocken 2023 | GermanySchloss Johannisberg Gelblack Riesling Trocken 2023 Rheingau Germany Single vineyard, 50 hectare estate. This exceptional Rheingau Riesling showcases pronounced yellow fruit with juicy vineyard peach, apricot and yellow apple, complemented by hints of rosemary and cool mint, delivering fresh grippy acidity, balanced fruit sweetness, herbal notes and a grapefruit finish from distinctive Taunus quartzite and loess soils, full of clarity, intensity and

Schloss Johannisberg Gelblack Riesling Trocken 2023 Rheingau Germany – Single vineyard, 50-hectare estate. This exceptional Rheingau Riesling showcases pronounced yellow fruit with juicy vineyard peach, apricot and yellow apple, complemented by hints of rosemary and cool mint, delivering fresh grippy acidity, balanced fruit sweetness, herbal notes and a grapefruit finish from distinctive Taunus quartzite and loess soils, full of clarity, intensity and harmony.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Pale straw with brilliant clarity and greenish hues, displaying the fresh, vibrant character of this exceptional 2023 Rheingau Riesling from the historic Schloss Johannisberg single vineyard estate.

Aroma

Pronounced aromas of yellow fruit, such as juicy vineyard peach, apricot and yellow apple, with a hint of rosemary and cool mint. The multi-layered aromas provide a bouquet with refreshing complexity, reflecting the distinctive terroir of the 50-hectare single vineyard that encloses Johannisberg Castle and slopes down to the Rhine in terraces.

Palate

A fresh, grippy acidity and balanced fruit sweetness on the palate. Mellow with a slight melt, herbal notes and a hint of grapefruit on the finish. Distinctive well-crafted flavours of Riesling paired with the firm body of Johannisberg Schlossberg, full of clarity, intensity and harmony. An animating introduction to the world of Schloss Johannisberg Rieslings, showcasing pronounced yellow fruit characters of juicy vineyard peach, apricot and yellow apple with refreshing complexity.

Pairs With

This exceptional Rheingau Riesling pairs beautifully with fish dishes such as grilled sea bass or pan-seared salmon, roast guinea fowl breast with taboulé and herb dip, roast chicken, grilled vegetables, pasta with cream sauce, or Asian cuisine, with the wine's fresh grippy acidity and balanced fruit sweetness making it perfect for poultry, seafood and vegetable dishes.

An animating introduction to the world of Schloss Johannisberg Rieslings from the historic single vineyard estate.

Reviews

93 Points - Stewart Piggott, JamesSuckling.com