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Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler

Grosslage Badstube, Germany

Riesling

750 ML

2006: WineAndSpirits Rating: 90

opulent

2006: WineAndSpirits Rating: 90

floral

mango, peach, rose petal, smoky

velvety

2005: WineSpectator Rating: 93

apple, candied, cinnamon, raisin

2005: WineAndSpirits Rating: 88

peach

concentrated, juicy, ripe

2004: WineSpectator Rating: 90

lively, tangy

opulent

orange, peach, vanilla

2004: WineAndSpirits Rating: 87

apple, herbal, peach

concentrated

2004: WineAndSpirits Rating: 88

rich

apricot, peach, pear

concentrated

2003: WineEnthusiast Rating: 92

full-bodied

apricot, honey, pear

sweet

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(REESE ling)—a grape that comes mostly from the Mosel and Rheingau regions of Germany (where it is a noble variety), the Finger Lakes region of New York, and Alsace region of France, and Austria. Although often thought of as “sweet,” many Rieslings are quite dry. The word trocken on German bottles indicates dryness. The trademarks of Riesling are high acidity, low to medium alcohol levels, and aromas and flavors that range from fruity and flowery to mineral. Also called Johannesburg Riesling or White Riesling.

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Schloss Saarstein

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany

Riesling

750 ML

2005: WineAdvocate Rating: 89

cherry, herb, herbal, nut oil, pear

sweet

2003: WineEnthusiast Rating: 88

green apple, honey, lime, stone

1997: Tastings Rating: 93

bright, zesty

full-bodied

complex

citrus, flowers

juicy

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(MOH zel zar ROO ver)—This dramatically beautiful region of western Germany produces exceptional white wines from the Riesling grape. Among the lightest in Germany, these wines usually contain less than 10% alcohol and they are generally delicate, fresh, and bursting with flavor. With its flowery tastes and aromas, Mosel Riesling is a great wine to drink in the spring. Look for the words “Erzeugerabfüllung” or Gutsabfüllung,” which indicate that the wine was estate bottled and not mass-produced.

(REESE ling)—a grape that comes mostly from the Mosel and Rheingau regions of Germany (where it is a noble variety), the Finger Lakes region of New York, and Alsace region of France, and Austria. Although often thought of as “sweet,” many Rieslings are quite dry. The word trocken on German bottles indicates dryness. The trademarks of Riesling are high acidity, low to medium alcohol levels, and aromas and flavors that range from fruity and flowery to mineral. Also called Johannesburg Riesling or White Riesling.

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Staatsweingüter Kloster Eberbach

Rheingau, Germany

Riesling Kabinett

750 ML

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These south-sloping vineyards on the banks of the Rhine River benefit from the sun’s warmth. As a result, Rhine wine is usually fuller and richer than Mosel wine. Most of the wine produced here contains only Riesling grapes, and tends to be either relatively dry, “trocken,” or quite sweet, “Eiswein.”