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750ml - Case of 3
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$224.85
Density and focus to this minerally and tangy riesling with sliced-lemon, green-melon and lemon-grass notes....
750ml - Case of 6
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$51.32
What an expressive and exotic nose this remarkable Spatlese has, but that’s really the least of it. The giant...
750ml - Case of 6
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$53.05
Dönnhoff’s monopole site along the river, in which the soil visibly changes in the space of about 100 yards - four...
750ml - Case of 6
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$64.90
Super sleek and super minerally with lovely, lemony freshness. Yet, this is neither sweet nor tart, rather elegant...
750ml - Case of 6
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$61.69
For anyone who has never taste one, this wine smells like the red-fleshed vineyard peach. Then, on the incredibly...
750ml - Case of 6
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$34.86
Welcome to a virgin forest of herbs! Tightly wound with a lot of drive and some healthy tannins, giving the finish...
750ml - Case of 6
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$88.95
750ml - Case of 6
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$42.72
750ml - Case of 6
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$58.24
750ml - Case of 6
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$54.95
375ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$211.95
Picked a few days before Christmas, the 2021 Frühlingsplätzchen Eiswein offers a concentrated, honeyed,...
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$202.02
The Frühlingsplätzchen is in the cooler western part of the Nahe region, which has endowed this Riesling with...
750ml - Case of 6
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$82.17
The Frühlingsplätzchen is in the cooler western part of the Nahe region, which has endowed this Riesling with...
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$202.02
Enormously fine and subtle nose. The ravishing but very delicate apricot aroma pulls you into the profound mineral...
750ml - Case of 6
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$89.83
Enormously fine and subtle nose. The ravishing but very delicate apricot aroma pulls you into the profound mineral...
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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$586.95
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750ml - Case of 6
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$254.95
Cognac Mencia Riesling Germany Nahe
For over three hundred years, Cognac has enjoyed its reputation as the king of brandies. Indeed, it is widely regarded as the finest drink to be distilled from grapes to be found anywhere in the world, and it is a testament to its producers and the master craftsmen who make it that this reputation has never faltered, and remains as strong as ever to this day.
Cognac is produced solely in the beautiful towns of Cognac and Jarnac, found about fifty miles north of Bordeaux, on the west coast of France. Here, around six thousand grape growers work exclusively in the production of white wine, used for the Cognac distilleries which are scattered throughout the region. The wines are made primarily from the Ugni Blanc or Trebbiano grape - one of the most commonly planted grape varietals in the world - which benefit from the cool, coastal climate and mineral rich soils which are found there. The wines themselves wouldn’t be suitable for drinking in themselves, as they are high in acid and low in alcohol, but this makes them ideal for distillation, and they can impart their wonderful, complex, rich flavors to the brandy.
Cognac varies quite significantly from bottle to bottle, depending on how long it has been aged for, and which appellation it comes from. The Cognac region is split into six separate Crus, all with their own distinctive characteristics, and the spirit can be aged from two years (VS) to six (Hors d’Age and Napoleon) and longer.
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.