Re: German Wines in Florida

Betreff: Re: German Wines in Florida

Datum: 2004-05-07 13:19:09
Absender:  BLVDDAD@aol.com

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Dear Mr Williams,

I'd suspect it was not this particular wine that so much charmed you, but the
qualities of a grape called Riesling. Mosel-Saar-Ruwer is a tributary of the
Rhine, and along it grow focused, tense, sweet-tart, floral, fruity wines of
beautiful clarity, at their best. At their worst, they can be thin,
over-cropped, and over-manipulated.

The best way to 'rediscover' your wine is to look at Mosel Riesling Kabinetts
(lighter-style wines) of recent vintages--2001 and 2002 are particularly
good. The wines of von Kesselstatt are a good place to start. They come from
various but excellent vineyards and are good values. However, expect to pay more
like $15 than $5. The dollar has weakened quite a bit in 25 years. There are
many other good choices, and the best thing would be to find a good wine
store (of which there must be many in the major cities near you) that carry a
range of German wines, and tell them that you want a Mosel Riesling Kabinett
(REE-zling CA bin ett) from a reputable estate from these vintages.

Best, John Trombley

In a message dated 5/7/2004 3:41:42 AM Eastern Standard Time, PEMUF@aol.com
writes:
David Williams. I do not know if it is true or not. I had fell in love with a
German white wine
25 years ago. Had I known it was to become unavailable, I would have stocked
up.
We were buying the mosel wine for $4.00 per bottle in a store, $8.00 at a
place we
enjoyed eating. We live in Bossier City-Shreveport, La. If you hear of any
outlets in this area, please let me know. Dewey Williams pemuf@aol.com