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This energetic and fully dry Riesling is made in the same way as the Dr. Loosen Grosses Gewächs (“Great Growth”)...
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Some funk here, but it gels really well with the white-peach and white-currant aromas. Very juicy with an exciting...
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750ml - Case of 6
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From very low yielding vines on rocky terroir, the 2017 Zellertal Kreuzberg Riesling is quite open and fresh on the...
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750ml - Case of 6
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Cinnamon, white pepper, green paprika, green apples and citrus. Medium-bodied and very taut and citrusy on the...
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The 2017 Wachenheimer Böhlig P.C. is excitingly pure, fresh and elegant on the bright and chalky/flinty nose....
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Picked on October 19 and 20, the 2017 Berncasteler Doctor Riesling Spätlese is deep and smoky on the rich and...
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The 2017 Berncasteler Doctor Riesling Auslese is intense and floral on the deep and still only slightly flinty nose....
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This features intriguing spicy notes of clove and star anise that extend from start to finish, while the core is...
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750ml - Case of 6
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I love the ripe peachy fruit of this wine. Behind that, there’s a great mineral structure that effortlessly carries...
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750ml - Case of 6
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Although this Saar Auslese is still a bit closed, it already shows sensational refinement and elegance. With...
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750ml - Case of 6
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Pure, showing a little bit of weight on the palate, but the texture caresses. Despite the powerful acidity, this...
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Bourbon Mencia Riesling 2017

Bourbon has survived all manner of difficulties and restrictions to become one of the world’s best selling and most recognizable spirits. This unique and distinctly American whiskey came from humble origins, allowing poor farmers in the fields of Pennsylvania and Maryland to make a living from their crops. Prohibition, temperance movements and conflict continuously threatened to wipe Bourbon from existence, but today the drink is stronger than ever and has a global audience of millions. Over time, it has become more refined, and innovation and experimentation has set modern Bourbon apart from other whiskey styles.

Today, the Bourbon heartland and spiritual home is in Kentucky, where the whiskey producers of northern states traveled to seek a new home, free from oppressive tax regimes in the early days. It is now far from the rough and ready spirit of yesteryear, governed by strict rules and regulations to maintain standards and keep quality high. Modern Bourbon must be made from a mash which is no less than 51% and no more than 80% corn (the rest of the mash being made from rye, wheat or barley), giving it a distinctive sweetness, and it must be aged in charred, white oak casks with no other added ingredient but water.

The varied flavors of different Bourbons come about mainly from the different quantities of the permitted grains in the mash. A larger proportion of rye will produce a spicy, peppery whiskey, whereas more wheat will result in a smoother, more subtle drink. Ageing and water quality, as well as the expertise and vision of the craftsmen who distill it, will also make a difference, meaning there is much more to Bourbon than might first meet the eye.

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.