Reviews & Ratings

2023 Zilliken Riesling "Butterfly"

Winery: Zilliken

Vintage: 2023

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Butterfly"

Wine Category: Riesling

Grape blend: 100% Riesling

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Mosel

State or country: Germany

Price: $24

Cases produced: 830

KWG Score: 90.3 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90.5)

Review date: July 7, 2025

Wine Review: This clear and very pale white gold colored Riesling from Zilliken opens with a ginger and mild apricot bouquet with hints of petrol. On the palate, this wine is light plus bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round and very mouthwatering. The flavor profile is Anjou pear and saline blend with notes of lemon and ginger tea. I also detected hints of white grapefruit and stony minerality. The finish is off-dry side and its flavors and acidity linger and last for quite some time. I would pair this Riesling with fish tacos with lime crema. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: This medium-dry wine captures the ethereal "floats like a butterfly" character of Zilliken Rieslings at an entry-level price. Bright and juicy, with moderate alcohol, this butterfly soars high on citrus and floral wings. Playful, tangy flavors of lime and granny smith apple are heightened with refreshing accents of lemon balm, with a zesty, zippy finish.

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