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Carl Graff Riesling

Carl Graff · Mosel · Germany

85 pts · Wine Enthusiast
$12.99$16.99 save $4.00 (24%)
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Why it’s a great value

Carl Graff Riesling is $12.99 today against a recorded compare-at price of $16.99 — a saving of $4.00 (24%). It carries a verified 85-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. If you want to spend less, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Riesling is $9.99.

Taste profile

SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense

* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.

What it tastes like

Green apple, peach, honey and slatey minerality, with sweetness balanced by bright acidity.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you enjoy Dr. Loosen-style Mosel Riesling, off-dry whites, or crisp wines that can handle spicy food.

Why buy it

It gives classic Mosel Riesling refreshment: low alcohol, vivid fruit, a touch of sweetness and a clean, mouthwatering finish.

Best for

Seafood, spicy takeout, brunch and shoppers who want a white wine that is flavorful but not heavy.

Style

Light-bodied, off-dry, aromatic and high-acid.

Drinks like

Mosel Kabinett Riesling, off-dry German Riesling, lightly sweet Riesling from cool-climate regions.

Experience level

Beginner-friendly, but also a useful everyday Mosel Kabinett for Riesling fans.

Flavor notes

Fruitgreen applecassisyellow stone fruitpeachgrapefruit
Floralpollen
Earthslatemineral
Spicefennel
Otherhoney

Pairs well with

light fish or shellfish · green salad with citrus vinaigrette · thai or vietnamese takeout with gentle heat · soft cheeses or young goat cheese

Best occasions

weeknight seafoodspicy takeoutbrunchaperitifwarm-weather sipping

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
45-50°F
Decanting:
No decant needed; open just before serving.
Glassware:
White wine glass or Riesling glass
Drink or cellar:
Best enjoyed young and fresh; current-release bottles should be fine over the next few years.
After opening:
Refrigerate and finish within 3-5 days.

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

A light, off-dry Mosel Riesling Kabinett with green apple, cassis and a honeyed edge, balanced by lively acidity. It is an easy match for seafood, salads, cheese and spicy dishes.

Wine details

Type
white
Varietal
Riesling
Grapes
100% Riesling
Producer
Carl Graff
Country
Germany
Region
Mosel
Appellation
Mosel
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
8%

Details last verified September 25, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Winemaker:
Not specified.
Vineyard source:
Riesling from steep Mosel vineyards on slate soils; Carl Graff is associated with famous Mosel sites such as Graacher Himmelreich.
Vessel:
Distributor material notes barrel aging, but the producer tech sheet does not specify vessel details for the current release.
About the winery · Carl Graff ›

Carl Graff is a historic Mosel Riesling brand now under the P. J. Valckenberg house. Distributor information states that the Graff estate was founded in 1860 and acquired by Valckenberg in 1969. The brand focuses on Riesling from steep vineyards in the Middle Mosel, Saar and Ruwer area, with slate soils playing a key role in the wine style. Its Kabinett bottling is positioned as a fresh, off-dry, lower-alcohol Mosel Riesling.

Critic reviews

85/100Wine Enthusiast

“tart flavors of green apples and grapefruit”

Reviewed: Carl Graff Riesling Kabinett Riesling (2003) — Joe Czerwinski, 2004-12-31 · source
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Frequently asked questions

Is Carl Graff Riesling dry or sweet?
Carl Graff Riesling is off-dry; its sweetness rating is 3 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is light-to-medium bodied.
What does Carl Graff Riesling taste like?
Green apple, peach, honey and slatey minerality, with sweetness balanced by bright acidity.
What food pairs with Carl Graff Riesling?
It pairs well with light fish or shellfish, green salad with citrus vinaigrette, Thai or Vietnamese takeout with gentle heat and soft cheeses or young goat cheese.
How should I serve Carl Graff Riesling?
Serve at 45-50°F. No decant needed; open just before serving. Glass: White wine glass or Riesling glass.
Is Carl Graff Riesling a good value?
Today it is $12.99, $4.00 (24%) below its recorded compare-at price of $16.99. It also holds a verified 85-point score from Wine Enthusiast.
Is there a similar wine that costs less than Carl Graff Riesling?
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Riesling is a comparable Riesling at $9.99. See J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Riesling
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Carl Graff Riesling?
750 ml bottle, 8% alcohol by volume.