$20
AUSTRIA : NIEDERÖSTERREICH
Riesling
LIGHT-BODIED, LEMON, LIME, GREEN APPLE, HONEY, SMOKE, WAX, NO OAK
Named after the deep red hue of the iron-rich sandstone soils at Schödl’s plot in the town of Blumenthal, ‘Rote Erte’ (literally, “red soil”) is a tart, bone dry Riesling that teeters between beautiful citrus fruit and textured savory notes. Berries undergo a few hours of skin contact to extract flavor before gentle pressing and fermentation in stainless steel; wine is aged on fine lees for ~3 months before bottling.
A perfect food wine.
ECOLOGY : Organic & Biodynamic; Vegan
PAIR WITH : Larb Gai (Thai Lettuce Wraps)
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SLOVAKIA : STÚROVSKY
Riesling
MED-BODIED, DRY, CITRUS, RIPE APPLE, PEAR, HONEY, PETROL, FLORAL, MINERAL, NO OAK
An absolute must-try if you’re into Pfalz or Rheinhessen-style Rieslings!
Château Belá is an ancient property located on the banks of Danube River in southern Slovakia, where the first vines were planted by the Romans. Today, (FYI: Slovakia has been operating under EU wine laws since 2005) the Château works in collaboration with Ergon Müller and Miroslav Petrech, celebrated winemakers from Germany and the Slovak Republic, to produce Rieslings (and some Cabernet Sauvignon) that rival the great wines of Germany, Austria, and Alsace. Drink now or hold.
FARMING : Sustainable
PAIRING : Sushi & Sashimi
$17
FRANCE : ALSACE
Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Gris
LIGHT-BODIED, DRY, ELEGANT, AROMATIC, FLORAL, LYCHEE, ORCHARD FRUIT, SPICE, NO OAK
WINEMAKING : Blend of traditional Alsatian varieties (45% Riesling, 35% Muscat, 20% Pinot Gris) from 15 year-old vines; fermented with natural yeasts in stainless steel tanks
FARMING : Practicing Organic (in conversion)
PAIRING : Pho Hai San (Seafood Pho)