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750ml
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$33.94
12 bottles:
$33.26
Velvet perlage in the glass. On the nose ripe pears and apple with the yeasty note from the bottle fermentation. On...
750ml
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$23.94
12 bottles:
$23.46
Pure fruit on the nose with flavors of sour cherry, blackberries, cassis, and plum on the palate paired with subtle...
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$221.75
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Schloss Johannisberg Blaulack Riesling TBA 2019
375ml - Case of 3
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$452.34
Breathtaking clarity and purity, but also stunning, caramelized-rhubarb character that stands out from the crowd of...
750ml - Case of 6
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$216.78
Tasting this makes me feel like Goethe is just about to walk in the door! Self-confidently old-fashioned in the way...
750ml - Case of 6
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$65.56
What do you say about a wine that almost literally knocks you off your chair? All the flowers and fruits of the...
750ml - Case of 6
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$74.62
Deep, dense and subtle, this is an imposing wine, yet remains so vital and animating. Shimmering with a thousand...
750ml - Case of 6
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$38.07
2019 Germany Rheingau / Rheinhessen
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 region of Rheinhessen is the largest and most productive of all of Germany’s wine regions, and wine has been produced here since the Roman occupation of the country. It was favored by Charlemagne, too, whose influence was felt all over Europe, and Rheinhessen wines were at many points in history the height of fashion. Rheinhessen is bordered by the mighty river Rhine in the north and to the west, and is typified by its undulating topography - indeed, it is known locally as the ‘land of a thousand hills’.
The finest appellations in Rheinhessen are generally considered to be those in the Roter Hang (red slope), where the red sandstone soil imparts plenty of character and fascinating features. However, many popular and highly regarded wines from Rheinhessen are produced on the banks of the river Rhine, where the varied soils are full of interesting characteristics carried by the water. The majority of wines produced in this part of Germany are white, with sixty nine percent of the region’s total output being made up of Riesling and Muller-Thurgau varietal grapes. Red wines also thrive here, though, and Dornfelder is a popular varietal which is regularly praised for its depth and expression.