Seehof Elektrisch Riesling Kabinett 2023 750mL

Rheinhessen, Germany

Florian Fauth is the 5th generation to work this estate in Westhofen, one of the region’s most famous villages, in close proximity to K.P. Keller, the region’s most famous winemaker. Florian’s sister is married to Keller, and the two talk about wine, compare notes, and have similar aesthetics, so it’s no surprise that Florian’s wines share the purity and clarity of Keller’s.

Limestone is key in Rheinhessen, and it’s what is believed to give the wines their glycerin-like viscosity, as well as the flash of acidity that keeps them from being too heavy. The precise balance achieved at Seehof is one of the things that make the wines such a joy to drink. Elektrisch is a crisp, relatively dry (there is some residual sugar) Riesling Kabinett that evokes peaches, honey, and zesty lemon-lime acidity. It’s a perfect pair for spicy food.