Wine: Germany, $15 - 30
Results
Reuscher-Haart Piesporter Riesling
First described to me as a 'big bottle of German happiness' by our wine rep, oxymorons aside, he was right!. To any body that thinks natural wines are too austere and take themselves too seriously you should try this. Organically farmed, cold natural yeast fermentation and as off dry as you like. Chill this and glug it down in mid summer. It's fantastic! Winemaking Details: Spontaneous Yeast Fermentation
Dreissigacker Riesling Trocken
Jochen Dreissigacker, a rising star in the Rheinhessen region, comes from a family who have made wines at their estate vineyards near Bechtheim for over one hundred years. Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel. Light color with green reflexes, fruity nose, rich, aromas of ripe fruits. Elegant in the mouth, well-balanced, long aftertaste. 6 g/l residual sugar.
Zilliken 2008 "Butterfly" Medium Dry Riesling
Zilliken is one of Germany's best producers, and they have been making wine in Mosel Saar Ruwer since 1742! This one begins with a nice whiff of slate and wet stone on the nose, followed by rich fruit on the palate. Oranges and lemon flavors are carefully balanced by good acidity. A classic, off-dry riesling that is easy to like, and even easier to drink (you might want to buy 2...) Winemaking Details: Stainless Steel Tank Fermentation
Van Volxem Saar Riesling
A labor of love from a German beer heir. Wonderfully balanced and exciting; we could happily drink this for lunch - today. Great nerve and lots of ripe fruit on the front palate, finishing bone dry. The perfect white wine by all means.
Schloss Schonborn Kabinett Johannisberger Klaus
This is the oldest estate in Germany under continuous family ownership: 27 generations spanning over 650 years. This wine offers a rare opportunity to try a perfectly aged, 17 year-old Riesling from one of the best producers in Germany. It came to us directly from the winery, and is ready to drink!