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Cantina Terlano Terlaner NovaDomus Riserva 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$56.95
This is a very linear white with tension and acidity that kicks off at the end, giving it fantastic energy and...
500ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$107.11
Sweet, succulent peaches, ripe pears, jasmine and light, floral honey are some of the nuances that emerge from...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$71.95
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$71.78
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$137.95
Essence of Mosel wine here, which immediately conjures up an image of tiny riesling grapes that have turned a perfect...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$76.17
From gray slate, the 2015 Pündericher Marienburg Riesling GG Falkenlay is pure, yet deep, intense and flinty on the...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$68.12
65-90 year old ungrafted vines planted on grey slate. A dry wine from a site famous for its noble sweets. Firm,...
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Clemens Busch Riesling Marienburg GG 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$47.28
From an extremely effortful vintage, Busch’s 2020 Marienburg GG is pure, very intense and mineral on the simply...
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Clemens Busch Riesling Marienburg GG 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$47.28
92-94 Assembled just a few days before my tasting in July, the barrel sample of 2021 Marienburg GG shows clear,...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$54.84
Dramatic nose with a complex tapestry of dried-herb and wild-berry aromas that already make a very serious statement....
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Domaine Ostertag Riesling Fronholz 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$52.75
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:
$91.38
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Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Saering 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$57.97
Cinnamon, white pepper, green paprika, green apples and citrus. Medium-bodied and very taut and citrusy on the...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$62.95
Irish Whiskey Italian White Blends Riesling Pre-Arrival
The Irish are hailed as being the original producers of whiskey in the British Isles, and their innovations and techniques were so successful, that neighbouring Scotland were quickly influenced by them in the 15th century. Centuries later, it was the Irish who brought whiskey to America, and their style of whiskey has since become popular all over the world.
However, it wasn’t always plain sailing for the Irish whiskey industry - from being a dominant force in the 19th century, whose produce was considered far superior to that of Scotland, political upheaval and war saw the Irish whiskey almost disappear forever in the early 20th century. Today, the Irish whiskey manufacturers are back on their feet, and they are once again proving that the original is often the best. With new distilleries opening every year, it is safe to say that Irish whiskey is very much back.
Irish whiskey differs from Scotch whisky in a number of ways, and not least the spelling - the extra ‘e’ was said to be added in the 19th century as a way of distancing the Irish drink from what they saw as an inferior Scottish product. Irish whiskey was traditionally made in enormous stills, as a way of ensuring consistency from bottle to bottle, and maintaining the quality and complexity their reputation was founded on. The typical tasting notes of fine Irish whiskey include apple and vanilla, alongside spicy and sweet touches of nutmeg and fresh hay, making this a highly pleasant and smooth drink, made for relaxation and stimulating conversation about times past.
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.