Pfaffenwies Lorch Riesling QW Rheingau 0.75L

The Riesling from the Lorch site Pfaffenwies shows what the northernmost tip of the Rheingau is capable of: a dry white wine with a clear structure and distinct terroir reference.

Lorch lies off the beaten path of the classic Rheingau core — the vines grow on a mix of shallow slate and quartzite as well as deeper loess soil at the foot of the slope. It is precisely this soil diversity that shapes the character of the wine. Weingut Georg Breuer has been one of the defining addresses in the Rheingau for decades, known for site-true Rieslings with depth and tension.

In the glass, the Pfaffenwies shows a lively acidity structure carried by mineral tones — slate and wet stone as a background, plus aromas of citrus peel, white peach, and a hint of herbal spice. The finish is long, dry, and salty.

Best served at 10–12 °C. Pairs with zander with Beurre blanc, asparagus with herb vinaigrette, or aged goat cheese.