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Schloss Johannisberg 2016 Grünlack Spätlese Riesling Rheingau, Germany

2016 Rheingau Grünlack Spätlese Riesling

Schloss Johannisberg's 2016 Grünlack Spätlese Riesling from the Rheingau region of Germany offers a delightful experience. This white wine embodies a light body that allows its flavors to dance on the palate with a crisp and invigorating acidity. The fruit intensity is moderate, striking a harmonious balance with the wine's pronounced acidity. The wine's level of dryness complements the fruit and acidity beautifully, creating a refreshing and elegant composition that captures the essence of the renowned Rheingau terroir.

Tasting notes:


The Schloss Johannisberg Riesling Spätlese Grünlack (Green Seal) is a rich and fragrant Spätlese medium-sweet style of Riesling, with an exotic bouquet of pineapple, passionfruit, and honeydew melon, complemented by ripe peach notes. On the palate, the initial sweetness and concentration of freshness is perfectly balanced by a juicy lemon acidity and long aftertaste.

Flavor profile:


Acidity High

Low Pronounced

Color Intensity Color Intensity 1

Low High

Body Very Light

Very Light Full

Spiciness Spiciness 0

Low High

Sweetness Medium Sweet

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Pronounced

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Oak Oak 4

Low High

Region:


Rheingau
Rheingau

Germany's most famous wine region, the small but mighty Rheingau has built its stellar reputation on its delightfully dry Riesling. Thanks to the south-facing aspect of the Rhine Valley's slopes here—plus the shelter provided by the Taunus hills—the Rheingau's vineyards enjoy a unique mesoclimate that helps grapes ripen perfectly. As a result, these medium- to full-bodied white wines often display satisfying flavors of ripe peach. Fans of red wine should also look out for its Pinot Noir (known locally as Spätburgunder), which usually comes from vineyards near the village of Assmannhausen.

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