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Albert Mann Riesling Grand Cru Furstentum 2020
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$62.98
Beautiful ripe-apricot and orange aromas pour from glass and, on the palate, this makes a bold statement, thanks to...
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Domaine Ostertag Riesling Fronholz 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$53.13
The faintest hints of smoke, apricot and honey hit the nose, while the palate of this wine shows balmy apricot notes...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$92.05
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Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Saering 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$49.98
Cinnamon, white pepper, green paprika, green apples and citrus. Medium-bodied and very taut and citrusy on the...
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Hugel Et Fils Gewurztraminer Grossi Laue 2012
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$57.87
How can a gewurztraminer be this concentrated, have 14% alcohol and still be this subtle? It has all the floral notes...
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Hugel Et Fils Riesling Grossi Laue 2012
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$79.94
Fragrant nose with delicate peach and quince aromas that are remarkably fresh for the wine’s age. Broader and...
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Hugel Et Fils Riesling Grossi Laue 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$69.95
This vintage was really trashed by the wine scene, but this ripe and refined dry riesling shows what was possible in...
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Hugel Et Fils Riesling Schoelhammer 2008
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$132.95
A very complex rose petal and herbal riesling that is ridiculously fresh for almost a decade of age. Very muscular...
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Hugel Et Fils Riesling Schoelhammer 2009
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$132.95
Almost absurdly fresh for its age. The spicy and mineral complexity is just beginning to emerge from the cloak of...
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Hugel Et Fils Riesling Schoelhammer 2011
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$132.95
Lemon meringue, nutmeg, white pepper, orange blossom and just a touch of candied citrus. Very dry and steely, yet...
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Schieferkopf Riesling Lieu Dit Berg 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$46.03
Colour: Gold with greenish highlights.
Nose: Fine with notes of mirabelle-plum, fresh citrus: tangerine, grapefruit,...
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Schieferkopf Riesling Lieu Dit Buehl 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$43.20
Colour: golden yellow colour with green tints, limpid and brilliant.
Nose: the nose exhibits exotic fruit aromas such...
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Schieferkopf Riesling Lieu Dit Buehl 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$46.03
Colour: golden yellow colour with green tints, limpid and brilliant.
Nose: the nose exhibits exotic fruit aromas such...
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Schieferkopf Riesling Lieu Dit Fels 2019
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$51.87
Colour: Great golden colour.
Nose: The nose is refined with mineral notes and citrus aromas and lemon.
Palate: The...
Gewurztraminer Gruner Veltliner Riesling France Alsace Pre-Arrival Wine
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.
Gruner Veltliner is a pale skinned white wine grape varietal most closely associated with central European countries such as Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. In recent years, it has spread somewhat to several New World countries, where it is becoming gradually more popular and regularly seen in wine stores. One of the main attractions of this grape varietal for winemakers is the fact that it is highly versatile, and can be used for the production of several different wine styles, including young, dry white wines, excellent sparkling wines, and it is also a grape varietal which is well suited for aging Gruner Veltliner has the ability to express much of its terroir, and the best examples are generally those which are full of delightfully mineral-rich flavors alongside the more usual notes of citrus fruits and peach.
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.
Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.
Alsace has to be one of the most fascinating regions of France, with a history which stretches back millennia, and demonstrates perfectly the kind of blended culture that can arise from being located on the border between two enormously important, yet very different countries. Indeed, being on the border between France and Germany has resulted in Alsatian wines being something of a mix between the wines of these two countries. Riesling varietal grapes are grown in enormous quantities here, and display all of their crisp, dry complexity perfectly in the famous wines of Alsace. Alongside this typically Germanic wine, Alsatian vintners also produce plenty of Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer, Muscat and Sauvignon Vert wines, all of which are superb when it comes to expressing the finer features of the wonderful Alsatian terroir.