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Shimmering and bold, Goldschlager is a favorite cinnamon liqueur with real gold flakes stirred in. The German word...
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A singularly pungent nose of caraway, anise seed, and peppermint imply a bitter profile, but this liqueur contains...
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Richly fruited rose wine with berry, melon, strawberry, and watermelon flavors
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Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc White Wine features the refreshing flavors of passion fruit, melon, and grapefruit,...
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An original family recipe dating back to 1879, consisting of 3 distinct botanicals macerated and distilled, and an...
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Brilliant notes of citrus zest and fruit take the lead with juniper, ginger, and white pepper in support. Sweet...
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Vinified in stainless steel, with just a hint of residual sugar, this wine vividly represents all that Mosel wine...
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A fresh and crisp DRY Riesling bursting with apple and melon notes from the steep slopes of the Germany’s Mosel...
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A fresh and crisp DRY Riesling bursting with apple and melon notes from the steep slopes of the Germany’s Mosel...
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Elegant and refined on the nose with aromas of slate. Bright and mineraly on the palate with ripe fruity flavors and...
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A seductive white, with rich, spicy apple and sweet peach notes that balance the saccharine richness well, with...
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Balls-to-the-wall power here, an enveloping BA that's elegant and not voluptuous, with creamy-malty flavors but even...
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The Selbachs’ 2006 Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Beerenauslese smells of resin, caramel, white raisins, and...
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An absolutely prototypic riesling BA that is packed with dried fruit (plenty of dates and figs), flowers and forest...
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Whitehaven New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc captures bright citrus aromas of grapefruit and lemongrass in this crisp,...
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Germany New Zealand Switzerland 375ml
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.
As with nearby Australia, New Zealand has over the past century proven itself to be a superb location for producing high quality wines in vast amounts, with much of the cooler regions of both islands being used primarily for vine cultivation. New Zealand wineries are notable for their enthusiasm in regards to experimentation, and for utilizing modern technologies and methods to make the most of the imported grape varietals which flourish in the rich, fertile soils and oceanic climate. In recent years, it has been the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc wines which have gained the most attention, as a result of their smoky character and ability to carry the mineral rich nature of the terroir they grow in. Changing consumer interests have brought about a considerable rise in the production of organic and sustainable wines in New Zealand, of which again, the Sauvignon Blanc varietals are leading the way in regards to excellence, flavor and overall character.
Switzerland is composed by 26 cantons and 4 linguistic areas: the German one, the French one, the Italian and the Romanche. This creates a richness of various expressions, which are also reflected in traditions, lifestyles, eating and drinking manners. Its wine-producing geography is subdivided into six areas: the cantons of Valais, of Vaud and of Geneva, the three lakes' region (Western Switzerland), the German-speaking area (Eastern Switzerland), and the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino. Moreover, Switzerland's particular geographical situation, in between four wine-producing nations (France, Italy, Germany and Austria), offers an extreme diversity in the characters of its wines.
Swiss vineyards give a large choice of grape varieties, although they are still scarcely known abroad. The most typical white grape variety is Chasselas, whose extreme sensitivity to both soil and situation is reflected in subtle differences in taste. Among the red grape varieties, the most widespread is Pinot Noir which can take very different characters depending on the region from where it comes and the type of vinification it has undergone.
History
Vineyards have been cultivated in Switzerland since the Roman era. Even though certain traces can be found of a more ancient origin, many native Swiss vines have Latin names. Christianity and the needs of religious services ensured the cultivation of the vineyards throughout the Middle Age and long after it. However, wine would not be used in masses only and, despite its highs and lows, the wine-production in Switzerland lasted and developed to our days. Swiss products can now be seen abroad as cultural ambassadors of a country whose winegrowers completely dedicate themselves to producing the very best.