Hochheim Königin Victoriaberg Riesling VDP1st site

The Königin Victoriaberg vineyard is one of the most famous single vineyard sites in the Rheingau region – and the story behind it is no marketing ploy: When Queen Victoria visited Hochheim in 1845, she was taken to this vineyard. From 1850 onwards, it bore her name, and to this day, wine from this site graces the table of the English royal court.

The Joachim Flick winery in Wicker has been cultivating wine since 1650 – nine generations, housed in a mill over 700 years old. The 20 hectares of Riesling vines stretch from Wicker to Lorch, their roots embedded in the calcareous soil of the former Mainz Basin Sea. This calcareous soil is no accident: it imparts to the wines the characteristic minerality and longevity that distinguishes Rheingau Riesling from other German white wines.

In the glass, this Riesling displays aromas of pear, apricot, and white peach, complemented by spicy, stony notes. The palate is tautly structured, the acidity precise – typical of limestone soils. The finish is long and mineral. Serving temperature: 10–12 °C. Drinking window: now until 2032. Pairs well with pike-perch on beurre blanc, asparagus with hollandaise sauce, or mild goat cheese.