Hugh reminds us that Germany has been producing world class whites for centuries. He looks at a batch of current offerings that should drink beautifully in this warmer weather.
Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60
Quality key: * = decent wine ** = very good wine *** = superb wine ****= elite
VALUE = exceptional quality for the money
WINE OF THE WEEK
Gessinger Zeltinger Schlossberg Kabinett Riesling ’21 *** $ GREAT VALUE
(Classic off-dry kabinett, very light, low alcohol, stone fruit notes, very juicy)
Selbach “Incline” Riesling ’22 **1/2 $ VALUE
(Entry level Riesling that over-delivers, dry, with green apple and pear notes, good acid)
Dr. Hans von Muller Riesling Spatlese ’23 **1/2 $ VALUE
(A tad bit sweeter, low alcohol, classic peach and pear notes, great acidity)
All of these wines can be purchased at Wells Discount Liquors