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A blend composed of Pinot Noir and native German varietals, this red is perfect for any table. Notes of blackberry,...
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$13.95
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A light fresh glass of apple blossoms and pebbles with a thirst-quenching finish, this is the perfect intro for...
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$15.17
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Late harvested and hand picked. Elegant and luscious wine with lively acidity, rich body and a lot of fruit.
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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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This well-rounded Riesling is the dry counterpart to the lightly sweet Dr. L Riesling. Together, these two wines...
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$23.95
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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...
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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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Floral aromas harmonize with flavors of pear and apple, delivering a crisp lingering finish to give this wine a high...
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Pale straw with lime green hues. Lifted and fragrant aromas of citrus florals, frangipani, finger lime and kaffir...
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ragrant and energetic, the nose has an abundance of lychee, kiwifruit and blackcurrant with lime curd and lemon...
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Citrus pith, lime juice, crunchy mango, and candied ginger on the nose, with hints of honeysuckle and earthy...
Mencia Riesling Tequila 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.
Tequila is probably Mexico’s greatest gift to the world of fine spirits, and is also possibly one of the most underestimated and misunderstood drinks in the world. Widely used for shots and slammers, and more often than not associated with parties and hangovers, Tequila is in fact a wonderful drink full of subtleties and expression of terroir, that is highly rewarding for those who look into its finer points.
One of the special things about Tequila is the fact that it is capable of expressing the fine nuances and subtle notes of its raw material, far more so than other, similar spirits. That raw material is, of course, the Blue Agave - not a cactus, as is commonly believed, but rather a succulent quite like a lily, which grows in the deserts of Mexico mainly around the province of Jalisco. The Blue Agave takes a decade to mature, and during those ten years, it takes in many of the features of its surroundings, just like a grapevine would. This is why Tequila varies in flavor and aroma from region to region, from the earthier Tequilas of the lowlands, to the more delicate and floral examples from areas of a higher altitude.
The picking and peeling of the spiky Agave, and the distillation process of Tequila is a complicated one, and one which is carried out with enormous skill by the jimadors and master craftsmen who produce the spirit. Steam cooking of the body of the plant is followed by crushing, then fermentation and distillation completes the process. The end product is categorized according to whether or not it is made with pure (‘puro’) agave, or blended with other sugars, and according to how long the spirit is aged for.