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A. Christmann Riesling Idig GG 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$107.78
This medium-bodied Riesling delivers plenty of character, with velvety texture and an expressive palate. Bursts with...
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Alois Lageder Chardonnay Lowengang 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$90.51
Deep nose with a sharp mineral overtone to the complex aromas of white sesame, praline, grilled spices and roasted...
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:
$175.28
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:
$44.78
The 2021 Bramìto della Sala is an Umbrian Chardonnay that reaches up from the glass with a sweetly seductive mix of...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$119.30
A big and powerful white with layers of apple pie, minerals and hints of toasted oak. Full body, with a chalk, lemon...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$146.72
This is one of Italy's great white wines, with aromas and flavours of apple pie, cream tart and lemon-lime. Full body...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$107.87
2015 was a textbook vintage and this is a great Cervaro. Citrus, cream and white flowers on the nose lead seamlessly...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$96.29
This is big and powerful, without being ripe and heavy. So much apple, stone, and hints of toffee. Aromatic....
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$106.23
A full-bodied white with complex aromas of hawthorn, ripe peach, apricot, mango, lime, flint, toast and some smoke....
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$91.75
Complex nose of toast, charred pineapple, green papaya, kaffir lime and lemon. Crushed stones and white pepper, too....
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$221.95
$234.96
This is very aromatic and lifted with mineral, nougat, floral, and lightly cooked apples. Some flint and matchstick....
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$98.30
This is very aromatic and lifted with mineral, nougat, floral, and lightly cooked apples. Some flint and matchstick....
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$86.81
This is very aromatic and lifted with mineral, nougat, floral, and lightly cooked apples. Some flint and matchstick....
Chardonnay Riesling Germany Italy Pre-Arrival
Of all the white wine grape varietals, surely the one which has spread the furthest and is most widely appreciated is the Chardonnay. This green skinned grape is now grown all over the Old and New Worlds, from New Zealand to the Americas, from England to Chile, and is one of the first varietals people think of when considering white wine grapes. Perhaps this is because of its huge popularity which reached a peak in the 1990s, thanks to new technologies combining with traditional methods to bring the very best features out of the Chardonnay grape, and allow its unique qualities to shine through. Most fine Chardonnay wines use a process known as malolactic fermentation, wherein the malic acids in the grape juice are converted to lactic acids, allowing a creamier, buttery nature to come forward in the wine. No grape varietal is better suited to this process than Chardonnay, which manages to balance these silky, creamy notes with fresh white fruit flavors beautifully.
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.
There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.