Balthasar Ress
Riesling Feinherb
Rheingau, Germany
Balthasar Ress – Riesling Feinherb 2023
Hattenheim, Rheingau – Germany 🇩🇪
Overview
100% Riesling from Hattenheim in the Rheingau, one of Germany’s most prestigious wine regions. “Feinherb” indicates an off-dry style—slightly sweeter than Trocken, but still balanced by acidity.
Aromas & Flavors
Lively nose of orchard fruits—ripe pear, green apple, and a hint of white peach—layered with delicate lime zest and floral touches. On the palate, the off-dry sweetness softens the zesty acidity, bringing a juicy, rounded mouthfeel with a clean mineral streak.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied, silky, and harmonious. The residual sugar balances the refreshing acidity, making it both vibrant and approachable.
Food Pairing
Versatile with spicy Thai or Indian dishes, sushi, roasted poultry, or creamy cheeses. That touch of residual sugar makes it a brilliant match for spice and umami.
Verdict
An elegant and expressive Riesling Feinherb from Rheingau—structured enough for serious enjoyment but easygoing enough to charm any palate. A great introduction to the beauty of balanced off-dry Riesling. Cheers!
Did you know?
“Feinherb” is not a legally defined category in German wine law but is widely used to describe wines that fall between Trocken (dry) and Halbtrocken (off-dry). It’s the winemaker’s way of signaling balance rather than strict dryness.
Balthasar Ress – Riesling Feinherb 2023
Hattenheim, Rheingau – Germany 🇩🇪
Overview
100% Riesling from Hattenheim in the Rheingau, one of Germany’s most prestigious wine regions. “Feinherb” indicates an off-dry style—slightly sweeter than Trocken, but still balanced by acidity.
Aromas & Flavors
Lively nose of orchard fruits—ripe pear, green apple, and a hint of white peach—layered with delicate lime zest and floral touches. On the palate, the off-dry sweetness softens the zesty acidity, bringing a juicy, rounded mouthfeel with a clean mineral streak.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied, silky, and harmonious. The residual sugar balances the refreshing acidity, making it both vibrant and approachable.
Food Pairing
Versatile with spicy Thai or Indian dishes, sushi, roasted poultry, or creamy cheeses. That touch of residual sugar makes it a brilliant match for spice and umami.
Verdict
An elegant and expressive Riesling Feinherb from Rheingau—structured enough for serious enjoyment but easygoing enough to charm any palate. A great introduction to the beauty of balanced off-dry Riesling. Cheers!
Did you know?
“Feinherb” is not a legally defined category in German wine law but is widely used to describe wines that fall between Trocken (dry) and Halbtrocken (off-dry). It’s the winemaker’s way of signaling balance rather than strict dryness.