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Generous stone-fruit and mandarin character, but there’s nothing demonstrative about this! Likewise, the serious...
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Powerful and structured, but also blessed with a ton of Amalfi lemon and dried pear character. This is a very strong...
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This crisp, zesty, flavorsome dry Riesling comes from rolling hillside vineyards in the southern Pfalz around...
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$32.95
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The 2021 Riesling Kallstadter Saumagen Kabinett trocken is both the first and the last harvest in this site, the very...
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Very crisp, bright and juicy this is an excellent Kabinett. I love the floral and delicate fruit salad aromas....
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I plumped for the 2021 Kallstadter Kabinett Trocken from Koehler-Ruprecht – 10% of the price of the Roumier. German...
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The 2021 Riesling Kallstadter Saumagen Spätlese trocken has a touch of dried lime and grapefruit zest on the nose,...
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This modern-style dry Riesling is sourced from vineyards throughout the Pfalz region and reflects the fresh and...
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A. Christmann Riesling Idig GG 2016
750ml - Case of 6
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This medium-bodied Riesling delivers plenty of character, with velvety texture and an expressive palate. Bursts with...
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Riesling Germany Pfalz
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.
The beautiful German wine region of Pfalz is the second biggest in the country, and is upheld as one of the finest in all of central Europe. A long and narrow region, just nine miles wide, it sits on the French border, and shares many characteristics with Alsace on its western border. This is a peaceful, verdant region, where grapevines outnumber inhabitants by a ratio of six hundred to one, and as such, it comes as no surprise to find that the wines produced here are laid back, elegant affairs which pair perfectly with the slow-cooked cuisine of the region.
The history of Pfalz is an impressive one, and before the phylloxera epidemic wreaked its effects on the region, it was widely regarded as one of the best in the world. Indeed, the Riesling wines of Pfalz used to grace the tables of the crowned heads of Europe, and were even served at the dinner which heralded the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869. The fine old vines which grow there benefit from the warm and dry summers (this is the warmest region of Germany by far), and the very mild winters which produce wines of extraordinary balance and expression.