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Nikolaihof Riesling Federspiel Vom Stein 2021
White WineIssue 9

Nikolaihof Riesling Federspiel Vom Stein 2021

Nikolaihof Wein (Saahs Family) · Nikolaihof, Mautern, Wachau, Austria

$4412.5% proofWachau, Austria
Nikolaihof Riesling Federspiel Vom Stein is resilience measured in centuries. The Saahs family has been farming biodynamically since 1971.

Kit Aromas

Tasting Notes

Nose

Pristine white peach and green apple over a bed of wet stone and crushed limestone. Delicate citrus blossom and a whisper of honeycomb develop with air.

Palate

Luminous and precise. Racy acidity carries flavors of Granny Smith apple, white grapefruit, and nectarine across a palate that vibrates with mineral energy.

Finish

Long, pure, and electric. Citrus zest, wet stone, and a saline quality persist and persist.

Specifications
Varietal
100% Riesling (Weisser Riesling)
Blend
100% Riesling
Serve & Pair

Cocktail Suggestion

Wachau Spritzer: Combine 4 oz Nikolaihof Riesling with 2 oz sparkling mineral water in a traditional Austrian wine glass over a single ice cube. Garnish with a thin green apple slice.

Food Pairing

Wiener Schnitzel with a lemon wedge and lingonberry preserves.

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