Vintage
2001
Grapes
Riesling
Country
Germany
Region
Mosel
Food Pairings
Asian, Shellfish, Salad
Quantity:
$25(free s/h) The slate soil, cold climates and warming nature of the Mosel river provides an ideal environment for Riesling grapes to create wines with outstanding brilliance and flavor. Throw in a benchmark vintage like 2001 and you have a wine that exemplifies everything the Mosel and Riesling have become famous for. This 2001 Riesling Auslese was harvested during a growing season that was almost completely lost to rain. Just when all hope was lost, the rain lifted and producers were granted uninterrupted sunshine until November. The Merler Stefansberg Auslese exhibits a deep mineral nose with a fine slate quality while the palate is full of tantalizing fruit and a wonderful attack full of fine acidity. This wine has already started to age gracefully and will enjoy at least another 5 years of peak performance. Buy a case now!