{"title":"Germany | Rheinhessen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Rheinhessen_Collection_Banner.jpg?v=1590347671\" alt=\"Long straight road through the centre of the vineyards in Rheinhessen\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermany's largest wine region, Rheinhessen, lies in a valley of gentle rolling hills, where the vineyards share the verdant fertile soils with many other crops in the vast farmlands. Wine has been grown here on the left bank of the Rhine since the Romans, and the oldest document about a German vineyard location - the Niersteiner Glöck - concerns a wine location in Rheinhessen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the late 60's and early 70's, it was a blend of whites that were popular from this region, and some may remember Rheinhessen as the birthplace of Liebfraumilch, the soft, mellow white wine originally made from grapes grown in vineyards surrounding the Liebfrauenkirche, or Church of Our Lady, in Worms. Thankfully, in recent years a new, young generation of local winegrowers, appreciating the ideal working conditions in these gentle slopes, have grown in popularity for their modern uncomplicated expressions of high quality wines, amongst them, excellent Rieslings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dreissigacker-bechtheimer-rheinhessen-riesling-trocken","title":"Dreissigacker 'Bechtheimer' Riesling Trocken 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eFruit for the Dreissigacker' ‘Bechtheimer’ Riesling is sourced from a selection of Jochen’s vineyards within the village of Bechtheim. The best sites include Hasensprung, Geyersberg and Rosengarten which are farmed organically and biodynamically. The long hours of sunshine all year round and the loess and marl soils, result in a rich wine of great class and elegance, with good concentration and a lingering finish. Pale yellow in colour with golden reflections, this dry Riesling opens with aromas of apricot and nectarine, followed by spicy herbs and citrus fruit. The palate is expressive, with good concentration and mineral notes on the long, refreshing finish. 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This combination of red slate and clay lends a distinctive character and complex minerality to the wines. This Riesling has lively aromas of fresh lemon peel and yellow peach. On the palate, mouthwatering acidity is balanced by a touch of residual sugar and a juicy, aromatic finish. [#intro]From the Roter Hang this Riesling has mouthwatering acidity and a juicy aromatic finish...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gunderloch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56213126939005,"sku":"A24GUNDERLOCHREDSTONE-1","price":16.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/RedStoneRieslingBT.jpg?v=1749753998"},{"product_id":"dreissigacker-vintages-st-laurent-pinot-noir-nv","title":"Dreissigacker 'Vintages' St. Laurent | Pinot Noir NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eJochen Dreissigacker's latest project ‘Vintages’ reinforces his reputation for innovation. Inspired by the meticulous work of the cellar masters in Champagne, Jochen is determined to show that still wines can gain depth and complexity from the skilful art of blending different, but complementary, vintages. The fruit for the `Vintages` St. Laurent \/ Pinot Noir is sourced from a selection of Jochen’s vineyards within the village of Bechtheim. The best sites include Hasensprung, Geyersberg and the neigbouring Rosengarten. These vineyards see plenty of sunshine all year round, resulting in richer wines, full of character. The Vintages red is a harmonious ensemble of St. Laurent and Spätburgunder grapes from the 2018 and 2017 harvest. Fermented separately before blending and ageing in barriques for three years, this multi-vintage wine has a dark ruby red colour. The nose is elegant with a charming bouquet of juicy berries, dark cherries and plums. The toasty aromas following extended maturation in oak are well integrated. 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Inspired by the meticulous work of the cellar masters in Champagne, he is determined to show that still wines can gain depth and complexity from the skilful art of blending different, but complementary, vintages.The 'Vintages' Riesling is a pure, dry wine which blends the unique qualities of five harvests, achieving the fine ripe aromas from 2017, the balance from 2018, the elegance from 2019, the mineral freshness from 2020 and the youthful aromatics from 2021. The organic Riesling grapes were harvested by hand, destemmed and macerated on skins for 8 hours. The juice was fermented with indigenous yeasts in 90% stainless steel tanks and 10% in `Halbstückfass`, 600 litre oak barrels. Maturation followed in the same vessels before the final blending and bottling in August 2022. This is a pure dry Riesling with invigorating freshness boasting citrus notes, green apple, peach, fresh grass and meadow flowers. 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