GRAPES:
Riesling
FROM:
Rheingau, Germany
DESCRIPTION:
When people tell you that they think Rieslings are sweet, this is what they are referring to. Sweet on the nose, very floral and definitely off dry on the taste. This is not a dessert wine but it’s going that way!
FACT:
This is the largest privately owned wine estate in the Rheingau growing region of Germany. Once again the familiar “Alsace flute” shaped bottle. The sweetness in the wine comes from letting the grapes age longer before they are picked.
FOOD PAIRING:
There’s enough body in this wine to pair it with sweet and also spicy Asian food - would be great with the mussels. Make sure people realize they’re getting something on the sweeter side here.
