Schatzel Nierstein Riesling Kabinett 2018: Mineral Purity
White 8% ABV ABV Schatzel
11 April 2026
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.
31 March 2026
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.
9 March 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.
24 February 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.
25 January 2026
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.
