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$74.94
Fragrant nose with delicate peach and quince aromas that are remarkably fresh for the wine’s age. Broader and...
750ml
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$153.60
The nose of this magnificent dry riesling is like a huge basket filled with all manner of yellow fruit, but there are...
750ml
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$17.79
12 bottles:
$17.43
Some petrol notes on the nose with lilac and citrus. Crisp acidity with lovely tinned peach and green apple fruit on...
750ml - Case of 12
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$13.86
Grapes are hand harvested in mid-October and undergo a gentle crush. The juice undergoes a slow, cool fermentation in...
750ml - Case of 6
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$58.20
750ml - Case of 6
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$67.64
750ml - Case of 6
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$74.12
750ml - Case of 6
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$226.36
750ml - Case of 6
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$84.27
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Grosset Riesling Polish Hill 2012
750ml - Case of 12
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$188.62
The 2012 Polish Hill Riesling has an expressive nose replete with very ripe and seductive, warm apples and green...
750ml - Case of 6
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$372.87
750ml - Case of 6
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$143.28
750ml - Case of 6
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$46.78
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Schlossgut Diel Dorsheimer Pittermannchen Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel Versteigerung 2012
750ml - Case of 6
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$85.12
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$84.12
Golden yellow. Distinguished aromas of pineapple, blackcurrant and nutmeg, with a vague hint of smoky botrytis. The...
750ml - Case of 6
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$65.02
The Schola Sarmenti 2013 Primitivo Diciotto is the proverbial "big boy" wine from Puglia. If you don't get that from...
Primitivo Riesling 2012 2013 750ml
As with many European grape varietals, there is some debate regarding the precise origins of the Primitivo grape. Most people now agree that it probably came from Croatia, where it is still used widely in the production of red wine, and it known as Tribidrag. However, today it is a grape most commonly associated with the powerful red wines of Puglia, the heel of Italy’s boot, where the intense sunshine and brisk Mediterranean breezes produce grapes of remarkable character and balance. Primitivo is a dark grape, known for producing intense, inky, highly tannic wines, most notably the naturally sweet Dolce Naturale and the heavy and complex Primitivo di Manduria wines. Primitivo tends to be naturally very high in both tannin and alcohol, making it ideal for both barrel and cellar ageing, which brings out its more rounded and interesting features.
Primitivo is not the easiest grape to grow or manage, and it has had something of a difficult century. Indeed, by the 1990s, there was little interest in Puglian wines in general, and winemakers were neglecting their Primitivo vineyards and looking to other, more commercially viable varietals. However, the last decade has seen this grape come well and truly back into fashion, with new techniques and a heightened interest in native Italian grape varietals bringing Primitivo back into the spotlight. It is now widely loved for its intensity and ability to be paired with strongly flavored foods.
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.