An elegant, finely structured Grand Cru from the Palatinate, which captivates with ethereal fruit depth and brilliant acidity and promises enormous ageing potential.
Luminous lemon yellow with bright and golden reflections
Nose
White peach, nashi pear and mirabelle, complemented by bergamot, kaffir lime leaves and cooling herbal notes such as eucalyptus, mint and lemon balm; subtle vegetable accents of pea and fennel
Palate
Forceful and densely woven with abundant phenolics; a precise, lasso-like acidity duels animatedly with the fruit, carried by a mineral-chalky stoniness
Character
Finely structured, ethereal and of high aromatic density – a slender, drinking-friendly Riesling GG with character, complexity and the typical, unmistakable Rebholz style
Pairing
Steamed parsnip with sage-basil oil, pan-fried red snapper with artichoke hearts, wild herb salad with grilled lobster
Notes
Classified as a Grand Cru (GG) from the single vineyard site Siebeldingen Im Sonnenschein – one of the most renowned limestone sites in the Palatinate; pronounced ageing potential with expected fruit development over the years
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
Luminous lemon yellow with golden reflections – clear, precise, with youthful brilliance. The glass already promises what nose and palate will then deliver.
Nose
Delicate and ethereal – this is the unmistakable signature of Rebholz. White peach, nashi pear and mirabelle unfold subtly, yet with remarkable persistence. Bergamot and kaffir lime leaf lend the bouquet a citrus depth. Beneath this runs a cooling herbal spice – eucalyptus, mint, lemon balm – like a fresh mountain breeze through the glass. Quiet notes of thyme, sage and a subtle herbaceousness from pea and fennel round out the multi-layered aromatic picture. A Riesling that doesn’t shout, but whispers – and yet doesn’t remain silent.
Palate
On the palate, “Im Sonnenschein” reveals its true stature. Densely woven, tightly structured and endowed with palpable phenolics, it builds considerable pressure – then acidity strikes like a lasso: precise, invigorating, relentless. Fruit and acidity duel in an engaging interplay. A mineral, chalky core – the heritage of Siebeldingen terroir – acts like the backbone of this wine. Slender in body, yet rich in aromatic density and complexity. A long-distance runner in the best Rebholz tradition.
Finish
Long, cool and carried by lively acidity. The herbal and mineral notes linger – saline, precise, remarkably invigorating. The finish makes you crave the next sip and the next ten years of cellar ageing.
Terroir & Origin
The vineyard site Siebeldingen im Sonnenschein in the southern Palatinate ranks among Germany’s most renowned Riesling terroirs. Chalky, stony soils characterise the wine with a distinctive minerality and cool spice – even in a warm vintage like 2022, the tension remains intact.
Food Pairing Suggestions
The herbal complexity and lively acidity make this Riesling an ideal table companion. Recommended with steamed parsnip with sage-basil oil and toasted almonds, with pan-fried red snapper with artichoke hearts and oregano butter or – for the grand occasion – with a wild herb salad with grilled lobster and velouté sauce.
Special Features
The 2022 “Im Sonnenschein” is a wine that has its best years ahead of it. Those who drink it today experience a fascinatingly youthful, almost herbaceous-green aromatic interplay. Those who wait will be rewarded with increasing fruit maturity and complexity. A Großes Gewächs with genuine cellaring potential – and the unmistakable style of a house that ranks among the Palatinate’s most stylistically consistent producers.
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