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1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$219.62
Picked a few days before the GG, the 2021 Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle Riesling Auslese is based on highly ripe...
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$117.95
This shimmers like gold, and the succulence of this wine makes it extremely hard not to swallow, then to immediately...
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$99.16
This is a totally charming beauty with succulence that's hard to resist and mineral freshness that lifts the wine...
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$189.67
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$217.43
The Frühlingsplätzchen is in the cooler western part of the Nahe region, which has endowed this Riesling with...
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$204.38
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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$593.95
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Schafer-Frohlich Riesling Felseneck GG 2020
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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$249.90
$252.87
Coolish, pure and bright, with dashes of lemon oil on crushed blue slate rocks, the 2020 Felseneck GG is a Riesling...
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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$91.44
This is enormously juicy, yet sleek and elegant with great citrus and herbal freshness that help drive the very long...
Aglianico Niagara Riesling Germany Nahe 1.5Ltr
Aglianico is a black skinned grape most commonly associated with the exquisite wines of the Campania region of Italy. It thrives most happily in hot and dry climates, and as such, has had plenty of success in the New World, particularly in the United States, where it is used to great effect in many red wines. It was believed to come from Greece several thousand years ago, brought by Pheonician tradesman, and was wildly popular in Roman times, when it was used in the finest wines made by the Roman empire. Aglianico grapes produce full bodied red wines which have a high tannin and acid content. As such, it has excellent ageing potential, and with a standard amount of time in a barrel, it rounds out and mellows to produce beautifully balanced wines.
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.