COLOUR
White
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2011
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Weingut Bernhard Mehrlein
REGION
Rheingau
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Medium - sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Calles Oestricher Lenchen Riesling Auslese from Weingut Bernhard Mehrlein is a 2011 vintage wine from Germany's Rheingau region, made from 100% Riesling grapes. The producer, Weingut Bernhard Mehrlein, is a family-owned estate with a long history in the Rheingau, dedicated to Riesling production. The Oestricher Lenchen vineyard is a recognized site for high-quality Riesling. The 2011 vintage benefited from a climate conducive to slow grape maturation. This wine is classified as an Auslese, signifying a late-harvest wine with concentrated sweetness and complexity.
ALCOHOL
7.5%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Auslese means 'late harvest' in German, indicating grapes picked at optimal ripeness.
Fact 02
The Oestricher Lenchen vineyard is a 'Großes Gewächs' (Great Growth) site, a designation for top German vineyards.
Fact 03
This wine has a very low alcohol content (7.5% ABV), common for sweet German predicate wines.
Fact 04
Noble rot (Botrytis cinerea) often contributes to the complexity of Auslese wines.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of this Riesling Auslese involves the careful hand-harvesting of selected, ripe grapes from the Oestricher Lenchen vineyard. The grapes are gently pressed to obtain the juice, which then undergoes fermentation. Fermentation is managed at cool temperatures to preserve the grape's natural characteristics and is typically stopped to retain residual sweetness, contributing to the wine's Auslese classification. The potential influence of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea) can further concentrate sugars and flavors. The winery's philosophy centers on traditional methods and honest expression of the grape and region.
