origin: Germany

Fürstlich Castell’sches Domänenamt Silvaner Trocken 2020

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Fürstlich Castell'sches Domänenamt
Fanciful Name: Trocken
Varietal: Silvaner
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: Germany
Appellation: Franken
Retail Price: $22.00

Tasting Notes: The aromatics were of citrus and stone fruit. On the palate, the wine was pleasantly mouthwatering, crisp and inciting. Notes of golden delicious apple, lingering finish. Bonus points for being 12% ABV. This wine held its own with a vegetarian Shepard's pie made with French lentils and portobello mushrooms. 
Fürstlich Castell’sches Domänenamt Silvaner Trocken 2020

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Bella Strada

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Bella Strada
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: Germany
Retail Price: $12.99

Tasting Notes: Fresh and light bodied, this slightly sweet-yet-refreshing ready-to-drink has fruity and crisp notes of white peach and grapefruit.
Bella Strada

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Seastone Riesling 2020

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Seastone
Varietal: Riesling
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: Germany
Retail Price: $11.99

Tasting Notes: White flowers on the nose, with freshness and lots of acidity on the palate. The lemon and peach notes are fun and zippy, delivering an equilibrium and approachability to the wine.
Seastone Riesling 2020

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Schäfer Pinot Noir 2019

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Schäfer
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: Germany
Appellation: Rheinhessen
Retail Price: $14.00

Tasting Notes: Produced from organically grown pinot noir grapes, the color is a brilliant pink with salmon hints. The nose and palate share subtle red fruit characteristics, with hints of tree fruit. Its lively mouthfeel is complemented by the long finish.
Schäfer Pinot Noir 2019

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Dr Heidemanns Riesling 2016

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Dr Heidemanns
Varietal: Riesling
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Germany
Appellation: Mosel
Retail Price: $12

Tasting Notes: Inviting aromas of tropical fruit and honey lead to a bright and fruity wine on the palate. Intense flavors of apple and peach are balanced by a slight minerality and refreshing acidity, making this a wonderful, off-dry style.
Dr Heidemanns Riesling 2016

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