Name: Dr. Loosen Blue Slate Riesling Kabinett
Variety: Riesling
Region: Mosel
Country: Germany
Year: 2022
Price: $22
Winery Review: The 2022 growing season in the Middle Mosel was characterized by a warm spring, intense summer heat, and a severe drought that persisted from June to September. Overall, average must weights in 2022 were a bit lower than in recent years, leading Cellar Master, Berni Schug, to declare, “It’s a Kabinett year!” Nevertheless, through quick action and über-meticulous harvest selection, we brought in excellent quality fruit. The summer heat left us with slightly lower acidity levels, but it is an exceptionally well-integrated acid structure that beautifully complements the delicate nature of the vintage.
Wine Folly: German Kabinett (239): The lightest style of Riesling, made from grapes that have a sweetness level of 67-82 Oechsle (148-188 g/L sugar). Kabinett wines range in style from dry to off-dry.
My Review: My inspiration to drink this wine came from a simple Google search on which wines pair best with Chinese food. The first wine that the Wine Folly website recommends is a German Kabinett Riesling, so that's exactly what I did! The wine alone immediately gave me hints of apple and it was very light and refreshing. When I paired it with dumplings and soy sauce, it did a great job at toning down the saltiness of the dish. Also, the wine tasted even lighter and dampened down the acidity.
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