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The riesling revolution
As we steady ourselves into the safety
of the hill, wedging our soles against the
slipperiness of the slate, the winemaker
explains, “It’s the steepest, usually
shale-covered slopes that produce the
most complex wines, while wines made
predominantly with grapes from more
alluvial soils are less elegant.”
“When consumers taste mineral,” says
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rIeSlInG kAbInett
germany $25.99 708297
bright grapefruit and mineral
notes on the nose, off-dry,
quite fruit forward and gently
flinty on the palate with a citrus
close. All you need now is the
potato salad!
SelbACh rIeSlInG QbA
germany $15.99 2324
From the steep slopes of the
mosel, this perfect introduction
to german riesling yields up
front floral notes on the nose
before an off-dry palate with
a touch of mineral and just the
right refreshing splash of acidity.
Selbach, breaking the layered slate with the
ease of a cracker, “It’s not just a figment
of their imagination. Just like tasting chalk,
you can taste the slate,” he says.
When people ask what makes
Mosel special, “It’s all about the soil and
microclimate,” says Selbach.
As the Riesling revolution rolls
on, more consumers are discovering
GunderlOCh FrItz
rIeSlInG QbA
germany $16.99 320135
Luscious baked apple notes
before a burst of lemon lime
on the palate with mineral
hints, moderate acidity and a
refreshing, gently spritzy end.
Think pork chops on
the barbecue.
bAlthASAr reSS
rIeSlInG QbA
germany $15.99 250056
From one of the rheingau’s
most celebrated families,
this riesling features honeyed
citrus and mineral aromas
with gentle acidity and a juicy,
mouthfilling palate.
good value.
those mineral and more complex tastes
that Selbach talks about so passionately.
However, if you’re new to Riesling,
a good place to start is with eminently
affordable QbA wines.
One more reason to switch to
Riesling? Its significantly lower alcohol –
often between eight and 10 percent – makes
it the perfect summer quaffer.
MOSellAnd ArS vItIS
rIeSlInG QbA
germany $17.99 914762
definitely a little more offdry,
but with a good burst of
juicy acidity, this apple-toned
summer sipper also makes for a
perfect host’s gift, wrapped in a
very stylin’ “window” bottle.
lOrCh whIte lAbel
rIeSlInG QbA
germany $17.99 147116
From pfalz, an easy-sipping
riesling with hints of stone
fruit on the nose, before a
soft palate of peach and a
hint of flint.
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