Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken Rausch Kabinett

Notes of: White Flowers

Notes of: Peach

Notes of: Petroleum

Notes of: Lemon

Notes of: Apple

Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken

Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken Rausch Kabinett

Germany, Mosel

White wine

4.0

Expert Rating

4.1

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken Rausch Kabinett is a premium German wine produced by the VDP winery Zilliken. The wine comes from the typical Mosel vineyards switch slate soils, reflecting minerality on the palate. The winemaking process involves carefully selecting and handpicking the grapes, followed by gentle pressing and fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The resulting wine is a beautifully balanced Kabinett with a delicate sweetness and refreshing acidity. It boasts aromas of ripe peach, apricot, and citrus, with a mineral-driven finish that lingers on the palate. This wine is a perfect representation of the exceptional quality and craftsmanship that Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken is known for.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken Rausch Kabinett is a wonderfully balanced.The palate is perceived as dry despite the sugar level an it has a classic nose of tart green apples and apricot. On the palate, the wine has a soft texture and a hint of minerality, with flavors of ripe yellow apples, apricot, and a hint of honey. The finish is crisp and fresh with a lingering note of sweet spice. Overall, this is a delightful and complex wine with a wonderful balance of sweetness and acidity.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2045

Profile

Sweetness:

Semi-sweet

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Low

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Mildly aromatic

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Delicate

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

No tannin

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Riesling

ORIGINS

Winery: Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken

Region: Mosel

Germany is home to some of the world's most iconic wine regions, and Mosel is one of the most renowned. Located in the western part of the country, Mosel is a steep, narrow valley that follows the course of the Mosel River. It is one of the oldest wine regions in the world, with a history of winemaking that dates back to the Roman Empire. Mosel has a long and storied history of winemaking. It was first planted by the Romans in the 1st century AD, and the region has been producing wine ever since. Today, Mosel is one of Germany's most important wine regions, producing some of the country's most sought-after wines. The region is known for its steep, terraced vineyards, which are planted on the banks of the Mosel River.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.1

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