Weingut Jakob Schneider Niederhauser Klamm Riesling Kabinett 2025 750ml

The 2025 Niederhäuser Klamm Riesling Kabinett originates in equal parts from flat, river-side parcels and steep slopes of rugged porphyry. The grapes were harvested between September 15 and 24 at an average must weight of 83 degrees Oechsle. Fermentation proceeded in four individual casks, each arrested between 35 and 50 grams per liter of residual sugar. Jakob Schneider aims for a relatively dry Kabinett style, yet with total acidity approaching 10 grams per liter, the 2025 finished with just over 40 grams of residual sugar, somewhat higher than usual. Even so, the house style remains intact, defined by marked acidity and fine reduction. The nose is bright, clear and savory, with slate spice to the fore. The reduction remains discreet and serves chiefly to underline the wine's terroir character. Round, juicy and fruit-driven on the palate, it is nevertheless energized by zesty, racy acidity that carries through to a stimulatingly saline finish. Light, balanced and fruit-forward, the Klamm is a classical and thoroughly charming Nahe Kabinett that already offers considerable drinking pleasure today. At the same time, it seems likely to gain additional complexity and a more pronounced sense of place over the next eight to 10 years in bottle. 8.5% stated alcohol. Screw-cap closure. Tasted in October 2026.

The 2025 Riesling Niederhäuser Klamm Kabinett offers funky, flinty reduction on the nose. Juicy generosity of apple, peach and lemon fills the mouth and is edged with savory stone. This feels rounder, more generous and far fruitier than its predecessors, but bounces off the walls. residual sugar of 42 g/l stands against a thrilling 10.2 g/l of acidity. (Sweet)