Do we ship to you?.
Pre-Arrival
A. Christmann Riesling Idig GG 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$107.62
This medium-bodied Riesling delivers plenty of character, with velvety texture and an expressive palate. Bursts with...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$58.14
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$51.95
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$51.95
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$176.12
From very low yielding vines on rocky terroir, the 2017 Zellertal Kreuzberg Riesling is quite open and fresh on the...
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$241.32
The 2018 Zellertal Kreuzberg Riesling is clear, intense yet discreet on the nose, with ripe and concentrated fruit...
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$347.45
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$367.26
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$72.62
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$72.62
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$103.13
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$138.24
Essence of Mosel wine here, which immediately conjures up an image of tiny riesling grapes that have turned a perfect...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$100.50
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$76.32
From gray slate, the 2015 Pündericher Marienburg Riesling GG Falkenlay is pure, yet deep, intense and flinty on the...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$69.12
65-90 year old ungrafted vines planted on grey slate. A dry wine from a site famous for its noble sweets. Firm,...
Pre-Arrival
Clemens Busch Riesling Marienburg GG 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$47.78
From an extremely effortful vintage, Busch’s 2020 Marienburg GG is pure, very intense and mineral on the simply...
Pre-Arrival
Clemens Busch Riesling Marienburg GG 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$47.78
92-94 Assembled just a few days before my tasting in July, the barrel sample of 2021 Marienburg GG shows clear,...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$55.51
Dramatic nose with a complex tapestry of dried-herb and wild-berry aromas that already make a very serious statement....
Gewurztraminer Riesling Germany Pre-Arrival
Gewurztraminer is renowned for being a particularly tricky grape varietal to grow and cultivate, but is one which plenty of wineries persevere with due to its unique properties and excellent flavors The vines themselves are highly robust, and can even be unruly when in the correct type of soil, but they cannot grow well in terroirs which contain chalk or other similar components. They are also extremely susceptible to a wide range of diseases and rot, and due to their early budding and fruiting, they cannot survive frost. However, despite these problems, in cooler climates and on the right terroir, the Gewurztraminer grape varietal produces wonderful results quite unlike any other vine. The pink grapes are packed full of elegant and sweet flavors, their relatively high sugar content offering a light sweetness alongside floral notes, perfumed and aromatic aromas, and a distinctive taste of lychees.
Riesling grapes have been grown in and around central Europe for centuries, and over time, they became the lasting symbol of south Germany's ancient and proud wine culture. Whilst the reputation of German wines abroad has in the past been mixed, the Germans themselves take an enormous amount of pride in their wineries, and Riesling grapes have now spread around the globe, growing anywhere with the correct climate in which they can thrive. Riesling grape varietals generally require much cooler climatic conditions than many other white grapes, and they are generally considered to be a very 'terroir expressive' varietal, meaning that the features and characteristics of the terroir they are grown on comes across in the flavors and aromas in the bottle. It is this important feature which has allowed Riesling wines to be elevated into the category of 'fine' white wines, as the features of the top quality bottles are generally considered to be highly unique and offer much to interest wine enthusiasts.
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.