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Jun 6 2012 - Jun 12 2012
This late harvest Riesling tastes like the best "Spatlese" Rieslings from the Mosel region in Germany. Sexy mouthfeel, beautiful florals on the nose and hints of honey sweetness.
– Joy Kull, Gilt Taste Wine Maven
Nose, palate and pairing: With layers of green apple and juicy ripe peach, we love this lightly sweet and well-balanced Reisling with rich, decadent foie gras or mild soft cheeses. Also a classic complement with desserts, this is one of the few white wines that pairs just as elegantly with bitter dark chocolate as with bright tropical fruits.
The backstory: Wines labeled “late harvest” means the grapes are picked far into the growing season, left on the vine for two to three weeks longer than the norm, allowing the grapes to fully develop their flavors and for the sugar to become intensely concentrated. The end result is a sweet yet full-bodied wine.
Varietals: 100% Riesling
Nose: Honeyed citrus and green apple
Palate: Green apple flavors complemented by white peach and apricot
Alcohol: 9.1%
Appellation: Finger Lakes, New York
About 30 years ago, Hermann Wiemer planted Riesling along the shores of Seneca Lake. Today, the winery is in the hands of his long-time apprentice, Fred Merwarth, who continues under Wiemer’s guidance and has led the winery to three consecutive years as a Wine & Spirits Top 100 Winery.
When necessary, your wine will be shipped in a temperature-controlled, refrigerated truck to a carrier hub close to you. You will receive tracking information once your wine leaves the carrier hub.
We Love This With
Sweet pairs with sweet. It’s as simple as that. This almond-amaretto tart with poached Bosc pears matches beautifully with the honeyed citrus and apricot notes in this Riesling.
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- Drink Now Through 2016
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- Serve at 47 - 55 F
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