$32
GERMANY : MOSEL
Riesling
DRY, MEDIUM-BODIED, GREEN APPLE, CRISP, STONE FRUIT, NO OAK
An exciting up-and-coming Mosel producer creating wine in an homage to the style of Keller – despite trace amounts of residual sugar, the acidity is so cutting that this drinks dry with notes of green apple, Rainier cherries, and bee pollen.
FARMING : Organic
PAIRING : Spicy Sauce
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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)
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GERMANY : RHEINGAU
Riesling
LIGHT-MED-BODIED, OFF-DRY, CITRUS, MINERAL, STONE FRUIT, NO OAK
From the steep, slate and quartzite-rich slopes of Lorch, this outstanding village-level cuvée from Georg Breuer (whose wines are among the very finest in Germany) is characterized by its pronounced acidity and minerality, which are well-balanced by a touch of RS (~9g).
*Organic
*Pair With: Spicy Butter Steamed Bass