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                                                                           GERMANY

                                                    German wine is like no other.  Not that the grapes are

                                        unique to this area.  But, that the wines have a particular blend of 

                                        fragility and strength, with character that is delicate and concentrated.

                                        With a wine making system based on a simple philosophy; only the

                                        ripest grapes make the best wines.  Categorized by a ranking system

                                        that emphasizes that belief.

                                                      Let me try to summarize the system in order of quality;

                                         QMP, QbA, Landwein, and Tafelwein.  QMP: is further broken down

                                         into sub categories as lowest to highest: Kabinett, Spatlese (off-dry or

                                         dry), Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese.  The major

                                         difference between QMP and QbA is the addition of sugar.  In QMP

                                         it is not allowed.  In the QbA, it's allowed in order to bring the alcohol

                                         level up to acceptable standards.

                                                      The wine regions of Germany, also are subdivided into 13

                                         principle areas, which are also subdivided.  But, what you, the consumer,

                                         need to know is simply the quality levels, unless you feel a little adventurous

                                         to study further.  Using this as a guide, you should feel comfortable finding

                                         wine to your liking in any category.  So, if you like sweet or ripe, but dry wine,

                                         Germany offers up a wide variety to choose from.  But wait, what about red

                                         wines?  Spatburgunder, what's this? you ask?  Well, Pinot Noir, yes, in the

                                         warmest areas of Germany, the Pinto Noir grape can produce good wine in

                                         the hands of the skilled winemaker. Other grapes you should seek out, Dornfelder 

                                         and Portuguisser  So, let your search begin for these elusive grapes and explore

                                          the different styles.  Below are wines from this area you can purchase from us.

  $10.00

Weinkellerei St. Antonius Kreuznacher Kronnenberg Riesling Kabinett

Ripe tropical fruit and pears settle of soft acidity.  The components

The components are balanced with a subtle dry finish makes it

perfect for foods.

$12.00 

Weingut Unkrich Kallstader Saumagen Riesling Spatlese

This wine has aromas & flavors of citrus, such as lime, lemon & pineapple.

It has a crisp acidity with a nice balanced sweetness.

$14.00

Weingut Erich Bender Bissersheimer Held Gewurztraminer Spatlese

The entry to the palate brings flavors of honey, melon, tropical fruits, 

ginger & spice.  It is true to its varietal character and has a balanced

light sweetness with a pleasing structure.

$11.00

Fritz Windish Chardonnay Spatlese

The grape is Chardonnay but you wouldn't know it from the taste.

The wine has aromas & flavors of Gala apples & spice.  It has a 

balanced sweetness & acidity with a light to medium mouthfeel.

  $15.00

Weingut Hans Lang Blanc De Pinot Noir

This is a white Pinot Noir or Spatburgunder, it can be described as 

minerals & fruit with a crisp, clean acidity with red berry & citrus flavor.

$13.00

Weingut Erich Bender Kerchheimer Schwarzerde Spatburgunder Halbtrocken

Spatburgunder is the German word for Pinot Noir and Halbtrocken is the

German word for half dry.  The wine has flavors of fresh, dried cherry with

a light spice.  It has a light sweetness that flows from beginning to end.