Schatzel Nierstein Riesling Kabinett 2018: Mineral Purity
White 8% ABV ABV Schatzel
6 March 2026
Great with fish and chips honestly
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 February 2026
This stuff is dangerously drinkable
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.
3 December 2025
Lovely but not cheap
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.
7 November 2025
Birthday treat that delivered
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.
15 October 2025
Converted a Riesling hater
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.