Reviews & Ratings

2023 Zilliken Riesling "Saarburg Kabinett"

Winery: Zilliken

Vintage: 2023

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Saarburg Kabinett"

Wine Category: Riesling

Grape blend: 100% Riesling

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Mosel

State or country: Germany

Price: $31

Cases produced: 320

KWG Score: 92 (based on 5 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93)

Review date: July 20, 2025

Wine Review: This clear and platinum colored Kabinett level Riesling from Zilliken opens with a very shy lime bouquet with hints of Juicy Fruit gum and honeysuckle. On the palate, this wine is light bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is nicely balanced, delicate, and smooth. The flavor profile is a tasty mild Granny Smith apple and lime blend with notes of green tea and lemon. We also detected hints of Anjou pear and ginger. The finish fades away nicely. We would pair this Riesling with broiled scallops or crab cakes. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: A brilliantly juicy and vibrant Riesling in the delicate and low-alcohol Kabinett style that can only happen in cool climates. Produced with early harvested fruit from estate vines in the town of Saarburg, this village-level Riesling Kabinett evokes the feeling of wide-open windows, through which the fresh spring air is dancing in. The textbook definition of a classic, nimble Saar Kabinett. Juicy, grape-like nose with a creaminess comparable to a white risotto. In the mouth, an explosive, cool and animating flavors of ripe gooseberries and honeydew melon, framed by the intensely integrated acidity.

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