J. B. Becker 'Wallufer Walkenberg' Spätlese Trocken Riesling 2015

In Short

A dry German Riesling from the Rheingau with green apple, white peach, and flinty minerality that finishes clean and bright.

Quick Facts

• Region: Rheingau, Germany
• Vineyard: Wallufer Walkenberg
• Variety: Riesling
• Style: Dry white
• Best For: Dinner, seafood, casual occasions

Why We Stock It

J. B. Becker makes restrained, mineral-driven Rieslings that show how good the Rheingau can be without residual sugar. This vineyard site captures slate and schist in the glass, and the 2015 has enough structure to move beyond an aperitif into a proper food wine. It is worth knowing if you think you don't like Riesling.

Tasting Profile

Bright and linear, with the stony character the best German dry Rieslings carry.

• Aroma: Citrus, white peach, flint, subtle herbs
• Palate: Green apple, white peach, mineral and dry
• Structure & Finish: Crisp acidity, clean and refreshing, good length

Winemaking

Fermented dry, the regional standard for Spätlese Trocken. No oak dominates the fruit or the site character.

Serving & Pairing

Serve between 48 and 55 degrees Fahrenheit. The wine does not need decanting. Try it with oysters and raw shellfish, where the minerality and acidity cut through perfectly. It is equally at home with grilled fish or roast chicken at a weeknight dinner.

The Estate

J. B. Becker is a small grower in the Rheingau, known for dry and off-dry Rieslings that reflect their vineyard sites rather than winemaking technique. The estate works sustainably and has built a reputation for consistency and restraint.

Terroir

Wallufer Walkenberg sits on the north bank of the Rhine in the Rheingau, a region defined by slate and schist soils and steep south-facing slopes. The flinty minerality in the wine is the site speaking. The vintage benefits from good ripeness and natural acidity typical of this cooler German region.