Germany white wines to tryBy Darryl BeesonHere is a quick overview of more great white wines from Germany. They are not always sweet; Many are dry. Milz-Laurentiushof Riesling Spätlese TRITTENHEIMER LEITERCHEN, 2003 Since 1520, the Milz family has been active in viticulture at Trittenheim. In 1890, extensive vineyard holdings belonging to the Knight of Warsberg and to the Count of Hunolstein were purchased. To learn more, visit www.cellarsinternational.com. Milz-Laurentiushof Riesling Spätlese TRITTENHEIMER FELSENKOPF, 2003 The original Milz house is located near the church in the center of Trittenheim. A part of the cellar was completed in 1680, and other parts of the manor house date back to 1715. Over the years there have been many additions and changes, but the original architectural style of the house and cellar have been well preserved. The cellar is equipped with the latest in modern technology, and the wines produced by Milz reflect the tradition and care that make them the finest produced in Trittenheim. Milz-Laurentiushof Riesling Auslese TRITTENHEIMER APOTHEKE, 2003 What are generally considered the finest Trittenheim sites - the Leiterchen and the Felsenkopf - are wholly owned by Milz. They also have substantial holdings in the Altärchen and Apotheke. All the Trittenheim vineyards are planted 100% to Riesling. Gunderloch Estate Dry Riesling 2004 In 1890 the banker Carl Gunderloch purchased the "Gunderloch" manor house in Nackenheim. He also purchased property in the Rothenberg and Engelsberg vineyards which still constitutes the nucleus of the Gunderloch estate. As the story goes, he used to trek from Gundersblum, his place of birth, to his bank in Mainz. On these daily journeys he carefully observed how the sun played off the hills along the Rhein Terrace. Based on these observations he purchased vineyard property that appeared to collect sunlight most efficiently. Today the estate, as a result of these shrewd acquisitions, owns unquestionably the best vineyards in Nackenheim. Find out more at www.gunderloch.de. Gunderloch Riesling "Diva" Spätlese, 2004 Winery owner Fritz Hasselbach came up with the name "Diva" reminding the consumer that the wine is appealing, a little extravagant and definitely memorable. He suggests serving this wine as an aperitif, with spicy food, or pumpkin soup. Gunderloch Riesling "Jean Baptiste" Kabinett, 2004 Gunderloch Riesling Spätlese Nackenheim, Rheinhessen 2003 Gunderloch Riesling Auslese Nackenheim Rothenberg, 2003 Robert Weil Estate Dry Riesling, Rheingau 2004 The Robert Weil estate is located in the beautiful Gothic village of Kiedrich. Four generations and over a century ago Dr. Robert Weil, who was a Professor of German at the Sorbonne was forced to leave Paris because of the Franco-Prussian War (1870/1871). He subsequently joined his brother August in the Rheingau and in 1875 bought the estate manor from the heirs of Sir John Sutton, an English baronet who had settled in Kiedrich. At the same time he founded the Robert Weil winery with small vineyard holdings already in his possession. Robert Weil Riesling Halbtrocken Kabinett, Rheingau 2004 Robert Weil Riesling Spätlese, Rheingau 2004 Weber Liebfraumilch, Rheinhessen 2002 Wilhelm Bergmann Piesporter Goldtopfchen Spätlese Riesling, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer 2003 Wilhelm Bergmann Piesporter Goldtopfchen Auslese Riesling, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer 2003 Wilhelm Bergmann Dornfelder, Germany 2004 Darryl Beeson travels the world looking for great wine values. In the past, he has been wine steward or cellar master for The Mansion on Turtle Creek, Voltaire, and The Adolphus Hotel. Not one for stuffiness or secret handshakes relative to wine, this Texan might now be described as a "ki-yi-yippee sommelier, sommelier." Beeson reports on wine, spirits, food and travel for numerous publications. |
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