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Karthauserhof Riesling Eitelsbacher Karthauserhofberg Trockenbeerenauslese Auktion Number 20 2005
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Karthauserhof Riesling Eitelsbacher Karthauserhofberg Trockenbeerenauslese Auktion Number 20 2005
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Schloss Johannisberg Blaulack Riesling TBA 2019
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Breathtaking clarity and purity, but also stunning, caramelized-rhubarb character that stands out from the crowd of...
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Schloss Johannisberg Purpurlack Riesling BA 2021
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Sensational nose of dried peach and apricot, plus a slew of exotic-fruit aromas, most notably King Alfonso mango....
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This likely auction bottling was sourced from recently acquired old vines that expanded Schlossgut Diel’s share in...
750ml - Case of 6
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This likely auction bottling was sourced from recently acquired old vines that expanded Schlossgut Diel’s share in...
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375ml - Case of 12
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Maximin Grunhauser Abtsberg Riesling Beerenauslese an Eiswein-like aura. At the same time, impression of honeydew...
375ml - Case of 12
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The 2005 Maximin Grunhauser Herrenberg Riesling Beerenauslese smells and tastes of nectarine, grapefruit, and red...
375ml - Case of 12
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Golden yellow. Musky aromas of peach, butterscotch and cinnamon rise above the honeyed botrytis. Full-bodied...
750ml - Case of 6
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Golden yellow. Musky aromas of peach, butterscotch and cinnamon rise above the honeyed botrytis. Full-bodied...
750ml - Case of 6
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750ml - Case of 3
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Dessert Wine Grappa Mencia Germany
Like so many of the great spirits of Europe, Grappa was born from a need to make resources go that little bit further, to eke out the last drop of flavor and potential from the crops of winemakers. Indeed, Italian vintners invented Grappa as a way to make use of the pomace - leftover grape skins, stems, pulp and seeds - which remained after the juice was extracted from the fruit needed to make wine. Over the centuries, the process was refined, and the distillation of Grappa became an art in itself. Today, top Grappa producers use a range of state of the art equipment, from continuous stills to pot stills, to manufacture a wide variety of Grappas, each with their own distinct characteristics.
Most of us know Grappa from our local Italian restaurants, where it is commonly served as a digestif. However, in the twenty first century, there is a high interest in unique, boutique Grappas, which showcase the talent of the distillers through a range of interesting qualities. Grappa can be aged in oak, in which case it takes on a beautiful golden color, quite different from the clear Grappas we are most familiar with. The high end Grappas are a world away from the harsh spirit many of us have encountered, and have a smooth, gentle quality which can be nothing short of a revelation.
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.