...bursts from the glass with smoky peach aromas. Passion fruit, canned peaches, and spices can be discerned in this big, jellied effort...medium-bodied...admirable depth and purity as well as a lengthy finish that reveals some sweet/bitter notes reminiscent of candied grapefruit zests.
Rheinhessen is Germany’s largest “anbaugebiete,” or “quality wine region.” With 65,000 vineyard acres located along the Rhine, it is in the center of Germany’s wine industry. And, for many years, the region was known primarily for producing large amounts of bulk wine blends. In recent years, however, it has become one of the most exciting wine producing areas in Germany, thanks in large part to an energetic group of young, talented, worldly winemakers who have shaken up the region with a return to traditional, rather than industrial, winemaking methods and an emphasis on quality. The dominant grape in Rheinhessen is Muller-Thurgau, followed by Riesling, Sylvaner, Scheurebe, and several others.