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Spirits
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This fruit brandy calls for fully ripened wild forest raspberries and an especially high berry content. The soil...
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Spirits
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750ml
Bottle: $93.94
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The 2019 Graacher Domprobst Riesling Beerenauslese is coolish, flinty and floral on the precise and aromatic nose...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $523.90
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375ml - Case of 6
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375ml - Case of 3
Bottle: $457.18
Breathtaking clarity and purity, but also stunning, caramelized-rhubarb character that stands out from the crowd of...
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375ml - Case of 6
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Sensational nose of dried peach and apricot, plus a slew of exotic-fruit aromas, most notably King Alfonso mango....
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375ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $232.95
This likely auction bottling was sourced from recently acquired old vines that expanded Schlossgut Diel’s share in...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $462.21
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375ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $178.38
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375ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $217.95
Maximin Grunhauser Abtsberg Riesling Beerenauslese an Eiswein-like aura. At the same time, impression of honeydew...
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375ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $245.10
The 2005 Maximin Grunhauser Herrenberg Riesling Beerenauslese smells and tastes of nectarine, grapefruit, and red...
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375ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $108.37
Golden yellow. Musky aromas of peach, butterscotch and cinnamon rise above the honeyed botrytis. Full-bodied...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $197.95
Golden yellow. Musky aromas of peach, butterscotch and cinnamon rise above the honeyed botrytis. Full-bodied...
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Brandy Dessert Wine Tocai Friulano Germany

The Tocai Fruiliano grape varietal has been grown in and around the northern regions of Italy for centuries, and is still widely praised for its distinctive character and beautiful set of flavors and aromas. Despite the name, the Tocai Fruiliano varietal is not actually related to the famous Tokaji grapes of Hungary, or the Tokay d'Alsace grapes, but is actually the same species as Sauvignon Vert. Wines made from the Tocai Fruiliano grape are generally a pale straw yellow in color, and are recognizable by their aroma of wild flowers and orchard fruits such as pears. The flavor of the wines varies from vineyard to vineyard, and the Tocai Fruiliano grape is renowned for having a broad set of flavors, although citrus notes are usually detectable in most bottles.

As in many Old World countries, the rise of viticulture in Germany came about as a result of the Roman Empire, who saw the potential for vine cultivation in the vast flatlands around the base of the Rhine valley. Indeed, for over a thousand years, Germany's wine production levels were enormous, with much of the south of the country being used more or less exclusively for growing grapes. Over time, this diminished to make way for expanding cities and other types of industries, but Southern Germany remains very much an important wine region within Europe, with many beautifully balanced and flavorful German wines being prized by locals and international wine lovers alike. The hills around Baden-Baden and Mannheim are especially noteworthy, as these produce the high end of the characteristic semi-sweet white wines which couple so perfectly with German cheeses and pickled vegetables. However, all of Germany's wine producing regions have something special and unique to offer, and are a joy to explore and experience.