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Weingut Jurgen Leiner Spatburgunder Kalk Boden Trocken 2021: $58

(Carefully curated notes below are taken from Weingut Jurgen Leiner)

Varietal Composition: Spätburgunder. The German name for the grape is Spätburgunder – late (spät) ripening pinot noir (burgunder)

Appellation: Pfalzerwald (Pfalz forest) Germany

Drink Now or Cellar? Drink now or…cellar for 5-7 years

Vinification: Handpicked grapes and aged in oak barrels

Tasting Notes

“Straightforward yet elegant representative of its type: precise nose, cool cherry, wild strawberry, balsamic notes, savouriness and minerality that speaks of lime. The invigorating acidity creates tension on the palate, medium complexity, good length.” –Tasting from 21.11.2022: Ulrich Sautter

Food Pairing

This wine pairs very well with grilled meats, mushroom dishes, soft cheeses, strews, and vegetarian dishes!

From Them to You:

A good winegrower is a good observer. Attentive to his vine, he closely observes the natural processes and metamorphoses occurring in his vineyard to gain an ever-deepening understanding of the land as a living organism. As a winemaker I spend much of my time in the vineyard studying the plants’ growth habit. I have come to realise that only when soil is in balance can it be the source and destiny of all life. It is my experience that the microorganisms in the soil forge a symbiotic relationship with plant life that we as winegrowers harness – and in fact support – in vine training. I firmly believe that bringing out the most authentic expression of our unique terroir requires a truly healthy vineyard. As passionate advocates of an ecologically sensitive approach to vineyard management, we have grown our vines using biodynamic practices since 2005. Our firm belief in biodynamic viticulture earned us Demeter Biodynamic certification in 2011.

Source: https://weingut-leiner.de/en/ 

https://www.bowlerwine.com/wine-or-spirit/spatburgunder-trocken-handwerk/2021

Argyle Nuthouse Riesling 2021: $45 

(Carefully curated notes below are taken from Argyle)

Varietal Composition: Riesling
Appellation: Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette, OR

Drink Now or Cellar? Drink now or cellar for 5-7 years

Cases Produced: 570 cases 

Vinification: Fruit was chilled overnight and gently pressed the next morning. Juice was racked to barrels for fermentation and aging. 16 months neutral wood.

Tasting Notes

“Aromas of lime and orange blossom with a palate of juicy apricots, lemon curd and fresh ginger combine into a plump and iconic Riesling with electric acidity and liveliness.”

Food Pairing

This wine will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Asian cuisine, soft cheeses, poultry, spicy foods, and seafoods.

From Them to You:

Argyle Winery was founded in 1987 by Rollin Soles as a ‘Grower First’ with the purpose of making world class Sparkling Wine in the perfectly suited true cool climate of Oregon’s Willamette Valley.

What began as an conviction to grow grapes for sparkling expanded to an ambition to build our legacy through the long lives of our wines that could challenge the very best Sparkling Wines, Riesling, Chardonnay & Pinot Noir from across the globe.

Source: https://argylewinery.com/about/community/environment/#community-sustainability