Winemaker Notes
This house Riesling from the Estate’s own vineyards is cultivated on the foothills of the Pfalz Mountains around the villages of Wachenheim, Deidesheim and Ruppertsberg. On these slopes, the vines enjoy an almost mediterranean microclimate and an excellent supply of minerals and water. This Riesling is the perfect introduction to the world of Dr. Bürklin-Wolf, excellent, a big wine for a small price.
The 2015 vintage presents fresh aromas of apple and lemon with a florale note. Juicy acidity, fine minerality, very refreshing.
Try pairing with light mediterranean cuisine, fresh salads and shellfish.
Riesling possesses a remarkable ability to reflect the character of wherever it is grown while still maintaining its identity. A regal variety of incredible purity and precision, this versatile grape can be just as enjoyable dry or sweet, young or old, still or sparkling and can age longer than nearly any other white variety. Somm Secret—Given how difficult it is to discern the level of sweetness in a Riesling from the label, here are some clues to find the dry ones. First, look for the world “trocken.” (“Halbtrocken” or “feinherb” mean off-dry.) Also a higher abv usually indicates a drier Riesling.
This sunny and relatively dry region served for many years as a German tourist mecca and was associated with low cost, cheerful wines. But since the 1980s, it has gained a reputation as one of Germany’s more innovative regions, which has led to increased international demand.