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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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750ml
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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...
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...
750ml - Case of 6
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Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Saering 2017
750ml - Case of 6
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$49.98
Cinnamon, white pepper, green paprika, green apples and citrus. Medium-bodied and very taut and citrusy on the...
750ml - Case of 6
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The 2017 Wachenheimer Böhlig P.C. is excitingly pure, fresh and elegant on the bright and chalky/flinty nose....
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$157.48
Picked on October 19 and 20, the 2017 Berncasteler Doctor Riesling Spätlese is deep and smoky on the rich and...
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$193.79
The 2017 Berncasteler Doctor Riesling Auslese is intense and floral on the deep and still only slightly flinty nose....
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$174.28
This features intriguing spicy notes of clove and star anise that extend from start to finish, while the core is...
750ml - Case of 6
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$56.78
I love the ripe peachy fruit of this wine. Behind that, there’s a great mineral structure that effortlessly carries...
750ml - Case of 6
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$151.87
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...
750ml - Case of 6
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750ml - Case of 6
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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...
Mencia Riesling Robola 2017
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.
In the mountains of Cephalonia, the mineral rich soils assist in the growing of one of the finest of Greece's white grape varietals – the Robola grape. These noble yellowish grapes are notable for the wines they produce, which generally contain summer fruits, peach and citrus aromas, coupled with flavors which extend beyond the usual range of white wines, revealing smoky and mineral notes, and a lengthy, lemony after-taste. These fine characteristics helped the regions it is grown in gain AOC status, and wine-makers in this area have many generations of practice in bringing out the elegant and subtle characteristics of this grape.
Robola, and the other wines of Cephalonia have a long and illustrious history, being mentioned even in ancient epic poems such as Homer's Iliad. However, it was the Venetians who first recognized the great potential of Robola grapes, which quickly became the focus for the areas wine-makers and tradesmen. Nowadays, Robola wines act as an excellent example of a refined Greek dry white wine, which can be either drank as a light and refreshing summer aperitif, or alongside grilled white meats, salads, or white fish. Robola wines, as a rule, do not age particularly well, and it is highly recommended that bottles are drunk young, within two years of bottling. By doing so, you can enjoy the unique characteristics of this remarkable wine, complete with the balanced combination of chalky, smoky citrus flavors and delicate peach aromas which typify the finest examples of Robola varietal wines.
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