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Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Lime zest, Green apple, Rhubarb, Mineral
- Bottle 2Green apple, Pear, Mineral
Documented method
- Bottle 1Vacuum distillation
- Bottle 2Spinning cone
Structure, side by side
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Sweetness
1LeitzOff-dry
2SchmitgesOff-dry
Body
1LeitzLight body
2SchmitgesLight body
Acidity
1LeitzBright acidity
2SchmitgesBright acidity
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2 Schmitges |
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| Taste | ||
| Score Differs | 88/100 |
86/100 |
| Verdict | A Rheingau Riesling put through vacuum distillation. Citrus, rhubarb, and a dry-seeming finish — with more residual sugar than the word dry implies. | A refreshing, off-dry Riesling with crisp acidity, recognizable varietal character, and a persistent, mouthwatering finish. |
| Flavor Differs | Lime zest, Green apple, Rhubarb, Mineral | Green apple, Pear, Mineral |
| Likeness | Riesling before it is a reduced wine. Lime zest, apple skin, rhubarb, and a mineral line, with acidity keeping a little sweetness honest. Lighter than a full-strength Eins-Zwei-Dry. The grape holds. The weight does not. | Convincingly Riesling-like, particularly in its green fruit aromatics, off-dry profile, and pronounced acidity. The interplay between sweetness and sharpness feels characteristic of the variety, while the persistent, mouthwatering finish helps establish a credible wine experience. Slight effervescence introduces a subtle departure from the texture of a conventional still Riesling, but also contributes freshness and lift. |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Method Differs | Vacuum distillation | Spinning cone |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Rheingau, Germany | Mosel (Middle Mosel, Erden), Germany |
| Price Differs | Under $20 | $20–$29 |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification Differs | Producer documented | Bottle verified |
| Sources | 7 sources | 12 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-07 | 2026-10-23 |