Schlehdorn is a special old-vine Riesling selection from Peter Jakob Kuhn's family estate in the Rheingau. Associated with a small parcel in Mittelheimer St. Nikolaus, near the Rhine, it is made in the estate's patient, low-intervention style. The 2021 combines concentration with a fresh, precise outline, giving a dry white with the texture and layered detail for an unhurried meal. Its appeal is depth and balance rather than simple intensity.
- Aromas: Quince, ripe apple and citrus, with flowers, herbs and a lightly smoky, savoury mineral suggestion.
- Palate: Dry and concentrated, with clear acidity and a broad, finely textured palate. Orchard fruit and savoury layers persist through a long, well-defined finish.
- Style: An old-vine, parcel-selected dry Rheingau Riesling, offering complexity, texture and the structure to develop with careful cellaring.
- Winemaking: Selected Riesling ferments spontaneously and matures patiently on its lees in seasoned wooden vessels. Restrained handling allows the old-vine fruit and texture to integrate without an overt new-oak signature.
- Cellaring: Drink now with time to open, or cellar to approximately 2040 under cool, stable conditions.
- Food Pairing: Roast turbot, lobster, poultry with a cream sauce or rich mushrooms; a substantial white for dishes with depth and texture.
If you like to spend time with a white and follow how it changes, Schlehdorn is a compelling bottle. Choose a meal with a little richness, pour it thoughtfully and enjoy the interplay of ripe fruit, freshness and savoury detail as the evening unfolds. Serve around 11-13°C and give the wine some time in the glass to reveal its finer layers.