German Wine 101 with @Sam_WineTeacher

Germany is a cool-climate wine country built on freshness, high acidity, and aromatic clarity. Vineyards often cling to steep river slopes along the Mosel and Rhine, where reflected sunlight aids ripening and cool nights preserve acidity. While Germany sits far north by wine-growing standards, its varied soils and exposures produce wines prized for precision and … Read more

Wednesday Wine Reviews with @Sam_WineTeacher

2023 Riesling (Old Vines) Nik Weis (St. Urbans-Hof) Mosel, Germany $33.99 Very pale lemon with light intensity.  The delicate nose slowly develops to show aromas of lemon, minerality, floral and hints of stone fruit and petrol.  Very good balance.  Flavourful on the palate with peach, apricot, citrus, and honeysuckle notes.  A medium-plus finish.  At only … Read more