Winemaker Notes
Charisma and the purest aromas of fresh, green apples and a cool hint of nutmeg characterise this Haardt Muskateller with its elegant acidic structure and lively juicy succulence.
Organically grown
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
So many people still think that the wines from aromatic grapes like this are either sweet or heavy, but this dry muscat is stunningly fresh, vibrant and properly dry. It’s also subtly aromatic with a slew of delicate, floral notes alongside the signature grapey character of the variety. Super straight and elegant with a very crisp finish. From organically grown grapes.
While Muscat comes in a wide range of styles from dry to sweet, still to sparkling and even fortified, it's safe to say it is always alluringly aromatic and delightful. The two most important versions are the noble, Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, making wines of considerable quality and Muscat of Alexandria, thought to be a progeny of the former. Somm Secret—Pliny the Elder wrote in the 13th century of a sweet, perfumed grape variety so attractive to bees that he referred to it as uva apiana, or “grape of the bees.” Most likely, he was describing Muscat.
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.