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Wittmann Riesling La Borne Alte Reben 2016
750ml - Case of 6
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$339.95
The amazing thing about this wine is the way it marries its enormous power with a stunning freshness. If the finish...
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Wittmann Riesling La Borne Alte Reben 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$364.95
A selection of old vines in Morstein. Super refined, steely notes of flint and oyster shell with fragrant spices and...
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Wittmann Riesling La Borne Alte Reben 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$303.95
Explosive mirabelle, preserved-lemon, dill and sea-salt character that bowls you over and charges off in the...
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Wittmann Riesling La Borne Alte Reben 2021
750ml - Case of 6
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$530.95
Effusive ripe stone fruit aromas! When did I last taste such aromatic mirabelles? Concentrated, yet only...
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Wittmann Riesling La Borne Alte Reben 2022
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$511.54
95-97 The 2022 Riesling La Borne Alte Reben is a parcel within the upper reaches of the Morstein. Wittmann bought it...
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Wittmann Riesling Westhofener Kirchspiel GG 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$83.95
The nose of this stunning 2021 riesling GG is a kaleidoscope of beautifully ripe stone fruit aromas. Stunning...
750ml - Case of 6
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$62.08
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$54.19
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$83.95
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Zilliken Saarburger Rausch Riesling Auslese 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$61.28
In total, four fuders have been produced of the 2014 Saarburger Rausch Riesling Auslese, which is a selection of...
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Zilliken Saarburger Rausch Riesling Auslese 2017
750ml - Case of 6
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$75.28
96-97 The 2017 Saarburger Rausch Riesling Auslese (AP #5) is even more intense on the nose than the gorgeous...
Germany Poland Switzerland 750ml
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.
Switzerland is composed by 26 cantons and 4 linguistic areas: the German one, the French one, the Italian and the Romanche. This creates a richness of various expressions, which are also reflected in traditions, lifestyles, eating and drinking manners. Its wine-producing geography is subdivided into six areas: the cantons of Valais, of Vaud and of Geneva, the three lakes' region (Western Switzerland), the German-speaking area (Eastern Switzerland), and the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino. Moreover, Switzerland's particular geographical situation, in between four wine-producing nations (France, Italy, Germany and Austria), offers an extreme diversity in the characters of its wines.
Swiss vineyards give a large choice of grape varieties, although they are still scarcely known abroad. The most typical white grape variety is Chasselas, whose extreme sensitivity to both soil and situation is reflected in subtle differences in taste. Among the red grape varieties, the most widespread is Pinot Noir which can take very different characters depending on the region from where it comes and the type of vinification it has undergone.
History
Vineyards have been cultivated in Switzerland since the Roman era. Even though certain traces can be found of a more ancient origin, many native Swiss vines have Latin names. Christianity and the needs of religious services ensured the cultivation of the vineyards throughout the Middle Age and long after it. However, wine would not be used in masses only and, despite its highs and lows, the wine-production in Switzerland lasted and developed to our days. Swiss products can now be seen abroad as cultural ambassadors of a country whose winegrowers completely dedicate themselves to producing the very best.