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Some funk here, but it gels really well with the white-peach and white-currant aromas. Very juicy with an exciting...
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The 2017 Berncasteler Doctor Riesling Auslese is intense and floral on the deep and still only slightly flinty nose....
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$171.28
This features intriguing spicy notes of clove and star anise that extend from start to finish, while the core is...
750ml - Case of 6
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$56.28
I love the ripe peachy fruit of this wine. Behind that, there’s a great mineral structure that effortlessly carries...
750ml - Case of 6
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750ml - Case of 6
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Although this Saar Auslese is still a bit closed, it already shows sensational refinement and elegance. With...
750ml - Case of 6
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$310.95
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Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling TBA 2017
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750ml - Case of 6
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750ml - Case of 6
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750ml - Case of 6
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The 2017 Graacher Himmelreich Spatlese is deep, clear and flinty on the fascinating, elegant and complex nose. It is...
375ml - Case of 6
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$129.33
Whiffs of smoke and crushed earth blow off quickly with aeration to reveal succulent white-peach, yellow-cherry and...
750ml - Case of 6
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$203.95
Whiffs of smoke and crushed earth blow off quickly with aeration to reveal succulent white-peach, yellow-cherry and...
375ml - Case of 12
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$53.94
Lush but not thick, dense and complex yet supple and light, this auslese shows concentrated creamed honey, citrus and...
750ml - Case of 6
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750ml - Case of 6
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750ml - Case of 6
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750ml - Case of 6
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750ml - Case of 6
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2017 Germany Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Wine
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 Mosel-Saar-Ruwer (nowadays commonly referred to simply as ‘Mosel’) is surely the country’s star attraction when it comes to viticulture. Dramatic, historic and sensational, the wines which come out of this special region are renowned for their ability to beautifully express their unique terroir, as well as the fine, traditional methods which go into their production. One of the main features of Mosel-Saar-Ruwer is the extremely steep slopes on which the vines are grown. They are perilous to negotiate, extremely difficult to maintain, but there’s no doubt in the local vintner’s minds that the results are absolutely worth the effort. The superb drainage these vineyards benefit from, along with the cool climate they receive, help to produce wines of remarkable character and balance which have an enormous global fanbase.
The most popular wine produced in Mosel-Saar-Ruwer is surely Riesling, the noble germanic grape which produces such fascinating, mineral characteristics in the bottle, and which can be drunk young or aged to create stunning results. Over fifty percent of Mosel-Saar-Ruwer’s fine vineyards are planted with Riesling, so popular are the wines made from this fruit. However, other white varietals such as Weissburgunder do very well here too, and red grape varietals like Pinot Noir also produce impressive wines.