$30
SOUTH AFRICA : WESTERN CAPE : ELGIN
Riesling
LIGHT-BODIED, OFF-DRY, CRISP, PEAR, LEMON SHERBERT, HONESYUCKLE, GINGER FLINT, NO OAK
Crisp and shining, this small production, low-intervention Riesling from Jessica Saurwein (who works exclusively with her favorite grapes - Pinot Noir and Riesling) has perfectly balanced RS, beautiful citrus fruit, and good mid palate weight. The name "Chi" means "life force" and stands for CHIUTA (an Africa Rain god), as inspired by the scenic vineyards of the fertile Elgin valley from which it came.
WINEMAKING : Grapes hand-picked; spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks over 6 weeks; bottled after 2 months in tank. 14.2 g/L RS.
FARMING : Sustainable
PAIRING : Sweet Chili Crispy Chicken
$23
"Plums, Then"
FRANCE : ALSACE
Damson Plums, Riesling
LIGHT-BODIED, DRY, SEMI-SPARKLING, LOW ABV, JAMMY, JUICY, SOUR, SPICE, NO OAK
WINEMAKING : Petillant Natural; Natural / low-intervention
FARMING : Biodynamic & Organic
PAIRING : Raspberry Crumble Bars
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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)