2023 Silberlack Riesling VDP.Grosses Gewächs trocken Schloss Johannisberg Rheingau 1,5l

The 2023 Silberlack Riesling VDP.Grosses Gewächs from Schloss Johannisberg is a powerful yet refined expression of Rheingau Riesling, presented in an impressive 1.5-litre magnum. Sourced from selected parcels of the Schloss Johannisberger VDP.Grosse Lage, it combines ripe fruit, mineral tension and pronounced ageing potential. Silberlack represents the pinnacle of Schloss Johannisberg’s dry wine range and reflects the estate’s long-standing significance in the history of German Riesling.

Tasting Notes
Bright and elegant in appearance, the wine opens with aromas of yellow peach, apricot, ripe apple and citrus zest, complemented by white flowers, herbs, subtle spice and a delicate smoky nuance. On the palate, it is concentrated and finely textured, with impressive substance and drive balanced by lively acidity. A saline, stony character shapes the long, dry finish, adding freshness and depth. The 2023 vintage combines ripe fruit with vibrant acidity, making the wine approachable in its youth while offering considerable cellaring potential. With time in bottle, the citrus and stone-fruit profile is expected to develop into more complex mineral, savoury and spicy notes. The magnum format is particularly well suited to slower, graceful maturation.

Production
The grapes come from carefully selected parcels within the Schloss Johannisberger VDP.Grosse Lage in the Rheingau. The site’s exposed position above the Rhine, together with Taunus quartzite and loess soils, contributes both ripeness and mineral energy. As the estate’s top dry Riesling, Silberlack is made with a focus on origin, structure and texture rather than overt oak influence, allowing the character of the vineyard and vintage to remain at the forefront.

Food & Serving
This structured Riesling is an excellent match for turbot, pike-perch, char and lobster, as well as veal, poultry and dishes with light, refined sauces. Its depth also makes it well suited to mushroom dishes, risotto and more substantial vegetarian cuisine. Serve lightly chilled at around 10–12°C. Decanting is not essential, but a brief decant or generous aeration in the glass can help reveal the wine’s aromatic complexity when enjoyed young.

Producer
Schloss Johannisberg is one of the Rheingau’s historic Riesling estates and is closely associated with the region’s tradition of producing age-worthy wines from exceptional vineyard sites. The estate’s Silberlack bottling occupies the top tier of its dry quality range, showcasing the combination of ripe fruit, firm acidity and mineral character for which the Rheingau is renowned.

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