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Schatzel Nierstein Riesling Kabinett 2018: Mineral Purity

Schatzel Nierstein Riesling Kabinett 2018: Mineral Purity

9 /10
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8.8 /10
COMMUNITY (5)
Vineyard: Schatzel
Type: White
ABV: 8% ABV
Price: £33.50
Grape Varieties: Riesling

Tasting Notes

Nose

Refined nose of stone fruit, melon, and acacia, with gentle notes of butter and vanilla

Palate

Clean and vibrant with green apple, lemon, and a chalky minerality that lifts the finish

Finish

Persistent finish of lemon, white peach, and a chalky dryness that lifts the aftertaste

First Impressions

Schatzel Nierstein Riesling Kabinett 2018 arrives at £33.50, and at this price, it needs to offer genuine quality to stand out in a crowded market. 75cl / 8% - The family has been producing wine since 1350 making them the oldest winemaking family in the Rheinhessen region. In 2008 they converted the vineyards to organic and.

Germany's winemakers are crafting some of the world's most exciting wines, with a renewed focus on terroir-driven expression and site-specific quality. Schatzel is a name worth knowing in this context.

On the Nose and Palate

The nose offers refined nose of stone fruit, melon, and acacia, with gentle notes of butter and vanilla. Moving to the palate, the wine is clean and vibrant with green apple, lemon, and a chalky minerality that lifts the finish. The finish is persistent finish of lemon, white peach, and a chalky dryness that lifts the aftertaste.

Food Pairing and Serving

Excellent alongside grilled fish, roasted chicken, or creamy pasta dishes. Serve well chilled at 10-12°C to appreciate the full aromatic spectrum.

The Verdict

Schatzel Nierstein Riesling Kabinett 2018 earns a well-deserved 9 out of 10. This is an exceptional white that delivers Riesling with genuine conviction and craft. At £33.50, this represents excellent value for money. Whether you are building a cellar or simply looking for something excellent to drink tonight, this bottle earns its place.

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Ash Carrington
Ash Carrington
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Natural Wine, Orange Wine, Skin-Contact, Asian Wine, Craft Winemaking

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Emily Thomas VIPsAllowed - Great with fish and chips honestly
8/10

Saw this on a restaurant menu and ordered it on a whim because I've been trying to get into German whites. Really refreshing, not as sweet as I expected from a Riesling. Had it with cod and it was perfect. The peachy finish stuck around ages. Would order again but probably wouldn't pay shop price for it at home.

6 March 2026
Kai Oliveira VIPsAllowed - This stuff is dangerously drinkable
9/10

Picked this up after the guy at my local wine shop recommended it. Only 8% ABV so I figured it'd be a lightweight but honestly it's got so much going on — really fresh apple and lemon flavours with this dry chalky thing at the end that keeps you sipping. Killed the bottle way too fast on a Tuesday night.

6 February 2026
Astrid Nilsen VIPsAllowed - Lovely but not cheap
8/10

Really nice Riesling, proper clean and zippy with green apple and lemon. The finish has this chalky dryness I wasn't expecting which I liked a lot. £33.50 is a bit steep though — I'd buy it again for a special occasion but not as a regular weeknight bottle.

3 December 2025
Kenji Watanabe VIPsAllowed - Birthday treat that delivered
10/10

My wife got me this for my birthday and wow. The nose is gorgeous, loads of stone fruit and a bit of melon, almost tropical but not over the top. That mineral finish just goes on and on. At 8% you can have a couple of glasses without writing off the evening which is a massive bonus.

7 November 2025
Suki Patel VIPsAllowed - Converted a Riesling hater
9/10

I always thought I didn't like Riesling because I assumed they were all sugary sweet. This one completely changed my mind. It's got a bit of sweetness sure but there's this chalky mineral backbone that balances everything out. Brought it to a dinner party and even my mate who only drinks red was impressed.

15 October 2025

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