BAUER HAUS RIESLING QBA 2025, Germany

The sweetness is perfectly balanced here—not cloying at all, just a nice medium that makes the stone fruit flavors pop. I’ve been pairing it with spicy Thai food and it’s a great match.

That apricot note really comes through on the palate, and the medium sweetness balances it beautifully without feeling cloying. We had it with a light chicken salad and it was perfect for a warm evening. Definitely picking up another bottle or two.

I bought this as a casual sipper for a warm evening, and the ripe stone fruit flavors—apricot especially—come through beautifully without being heavy. At this price point for a QbA, the balance of sweetness and acidity is really well done.