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$19.60
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$18.62
A blend composed of Pinot Noir and native German varietals, this red is perfect for any table. Notes of blackberry,...
750ml
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$13.65
$15.17
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$13.18
Late harvested and hand picked. Elegant and luscious wine with lively acidity, rich body and a lot of fruit.
750ml
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$18.80
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$15.05
Delicate and elegant, harmonizing lime zest, granny smith apples, and mineral stoniness from the Keuka vineyards with...
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$18.80
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Tropically ripe, brimming with apricot, nectarine and a touch of pineapple. Lemon citrus and acacia blossom balance...
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$14.73
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This well-rounded Riesling is the dry counterpart to the lightly sweet Dr. L Riesling. Together, these two wines...
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$19.60
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Grape: Riesling
Region: Mosel
Vineyard: Various
Fermentation and élevage: Spontaneous fermentation 70% stainless,...
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Not for the faint of heart, this zippy Riesling is floral and weighted, with notes of freshly cut lime, white rose...
750ml
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$13.00
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$12.74
A feinherb or "off-dry" style (around 20-25g/l RS depending on the vintage) named in honor of Johannes' father,...
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$17.91
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$17.55
Floral aromas harmonize with flavors of pear and apple, delivering a crisp lingering finish to give this wine a high...
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$49.94
6 bottles:
$48.94
Pale straw with lime green hues. Lifted and fragrant aromas of citrus florals, frangipani, finger lime and kaffir...
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Citrus pith, lime juice, crunchy mango, and candied ginger on the nose, with hints of honeysuckle and earthy...
750ml - Case of 12
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Aromatic notes of lime, cucumber, and orange blossom are intertwined with hints of wet slate. On the palate sweeter...
750ml
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$15.17
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Clear and brilliant in the glass, the 2023 Riesling opens with notes of lemongrass and a touch of petrol (a hallmark...
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Pale straw-like in color, the 2023 Dry Riesling has a smooth richness that is easily balanced by natural acidity....
Mencia Riesling Savatiano 2023
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.
Savatiano is probably Greece's most well known and most widely grown grape varietal, as it is the primary grape used in the production of Retsina, where the fermenting juices of the Savatiano varietal are flavored with pine resin in order to make this distinctive and famous wine. One of the reasons for the wide cultivation of this grape is due to its hardiness, and resistance to drought conditions. In the sun-drenched and dry, rocky Greek landscapes, this makes it an ideal vine to grow for wine-makers who require a strong and bounteous yield each year.
However, there are plenty of examples of Greek white wines which use the Savatiano grape but withhold from the addition the pine resin flavoring, allowing the true characteristics of this varietal to shine through. The result is often very pleasing indeed, with Savatiano grapes generally producing extremely well balanced and rounded white wines, with a juicily fruity flavor. Their aromas can vary quite a lot, with many Savatiano wines bearing the fragrance of citrus fruits, and also occasionally having a strong floral aroma reminiscent of elder and rose. Due to the relatively low acidity of Savatiano grapes, the wines which use them (including Retsina) generally bolster themselves with the addition of smaller quantities of more acidic varieties, such as Assyrtiko or Rhoditis, in order to improve their sometimes weak structure.
Additional Information on Greek Wines
Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
What is Retsina?