From among the most historic and desired vineyards in Germany, the famed Saarburger Rausch, produced by Weingut Dr. Wagner, delivers a luxurious wine of pitch-perfect acidity, minerality and balance. This Spätlese encapsulates why off-dry Riesling from the Mosel has garnered the reputation as the nectar of the Gods.
This wine is representative of one of the most classic, beloved styles at its absolute pinnacle. Although NOT a dessert wine, this slightly sweet charmer is a food pairing wonder that will elevate spicy Thai or Cantonese cuisine to heavenly heights.
The 2009 Saarburger Rausch displays a concentrated golden straw core with a hint of green on the edge of the glass. Generous aromatics of yellow mango, dried lemon, a touch of candied grapefruit peel, white cherry and dried apricot are infused with a complex array of lime blossoms, classic petrol, honey, saffron and honeysuckle that will leave your sense memory with a fragrance unlike anything else in the world. The off-dry palate is rich in texture and layered with luxurious flavors of preserved peach, apricot, mango and honey that are harmoniously balanced by fresh acidity and blue slate minerality for an overwhelmingly delicious sensory narrative. This is simply a perfect expression of off-dry Riesling that will reveal one of the most unforgettable gastronomic experiences of your life when paired with a spicy Asian meal. This wine will entrance with anything from spicy chicken larb, Thai salads or an array of Cantonese dishes, but we highly recommend this Thai Crab Curry recipe for an otherworldly experience. This wine does not need decanting; simply serve between 45-50 degrees in all-purpose or Riesling stems and drink!