$38
AUSTRIA : WACHAU
Riesling
MED-BODIED, DRY, APRICOT, WHITE PEACH, CITRUS, HONEY, FLINT, SOME OAK
This remarkably fresh, refined Riesling from Franz Hirtzberger (one of the most important producers in the Wachau Valley) is solidly medium-bodied, and fruity but clean -- with lots of fleshy white and tropical fruit alongside flinty mineral notes, sweet honey and spice, and lively acidity.
WINEMAKING : Fermentation in steel with native yeasts; aged in large foudre
FARMING : Sustainable; from predominantly younger vines in terraced, single vineyards
PAIRING : Sesame Ginger Grilled Tuna Steak
$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)