Sometimes a great wine pops up when you least expect it. This bottle has a lot to overcome in the US market; the fact that people don't necessarily think of Germany for great value Pinot Noir, the fancy, hip, label depicting a woman's corset being "undone", and the fact that it is $10.99 AND imported. To be honest I had little hope but again here we are... Much like the Bernier Chardonnay we have been selling the heck out of this wine exceeds its humble beginnings. The Undone Pinot Noir is all about fun, easy drinking pleasure. Bottled with a screw c... Read More » 

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Universally regarded as one of the three rising stars of the new generation of Rheingauers (with Künstler and Weil). Extraordinarily aromatic, vigorous wines from a vintner who grows more commanding each vintage. This is the wine that once was called Rüdesheimer Drachenstein, and it’s the wine David Schildknecht said was the best Riesling value in the world, which is because Johannes sells it to us for much less than it’s worth. For a large-production wine this receives the same care in the vineyards and cellar that every Leitz wine receives. 

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93 points Wine Spectator: "Light-bodied and filigreed, offering apricot, lime and slate flavors that build and build on the palate. There's lovely clarity and harmony, with a lingering orange- and lime-tinged aftertaste. Drink now through 2035. 100 cases made." (11/08) 92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Eymael's 2007 Erdener Pralat Riesling Auslese is elixir- and liqueur-like in style and intensity, featuring aromas and flavors of tangerine, honeydew melon. But at the same time, there is a rhubarb-like, invigorating tartness woven in that offers a... Read More » 

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Sekt is the German name for sparkling wine, a style that they are very passionate about and drink on a regular basis. Some estates have made it a specialty and are well respected for their bubbly. Such an estate is Fitz-Ritter in the Pfalz who we are happy to say produced this sparkling Riesling for us. The Sektkellerei Fitz (Sparkling-Wine-Cellar) is historically one of the most interesting in all of Germany. Produced of 100% Riesling this sparkling wine is fresh and vibrant with fine bubbles and a creamy mouth feel underscored by the beautiful stone fr... Read More » 

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92 points Wine Spectator: "Lively and pure, with pear, violet, peach and mineral notes displayed on a creamy texture. Elegant and lively, with a mouthwatering finish. Drink now through 2030." 90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The Monchhof 2006 Erdener Pralat Riesling Auslese is typically full of tangerine, orange, sassafras and honey, and typically creamy - except even more so this year. Caramel and nut brittle character wells up on the palate, adding to the sense of richness, and there is also a candied aspect to the citrus fruits. No question ... Read More » 

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95 points from the Wine Spectator: "This haunting wine evokes violet, black currant and slate aromas and flavors, all defined by the taut, racy structure. Light-weight, lean and intense, with a kaleidoscope of flavors on the expansive finish. Tensile. Best from 2014 through 2032. 200 cases made." (12/09) The Piesporter Goldtropfchen is a beautiful south-facing vineyard site located on a giant loop along the Mosel River. The soil structure is deep and full of slate, which gives the wines their characteristic mineral edge. Winemaker Theo Haart has come to ... Read More » 

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For those special occasions when no booze will do. Just give us a second, and we'll come up with one... Baby shower, perhaps, or a wine tasting for Mormons? Seriously, this is arguably the BEST non alcoholic libation we've had in a good long while. From one of Germany's most promising Sekthauses. Not at all cloying, this grapey but balanced sparkler even goes with food. 

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Without question one of my favorite Qbas for the past, well I don't know EIGHT YEARS! Showing the typical bright, vibrant aromatics the Monchhof Estate is so good at. A good portion of the fruit comes from the famous Urziger Wurzgarten - a beautifully steep vineyard packed full of red slate which lends its hand into giving this wine a refreshing punch of spicy fruits and clean, mouthwatering finish.(Eric Story, Buyer) 

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According to the Wine Spectator: "Nicely balanced between the dry character, lively acidity and juicy peach and lemon fruit. Needs a little time to settle down, but has both intensity and elegance. Best from 2009 through 2019. 200 cases imported." (Web Only, 2008) 

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93 points Wine & Spirits: "At this stage, this feels much more open and generous than its Sonnenuhr counterpart, showing bright, floral flavors of tangerine and white peach. Its bold, rounded depth of fruit reveals more nuance and complexity the longer this sits in the glass, and it should feel even more focused and complete in a few years, after shedding its initial puppy fat." (10/09) 92 points Wine Spectator: "Very delicate, precise and detailed. Violet, slate and peach aromas are followed by mint and peach flavors, with an ever-present back note of ... Read More » 

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According to the Wine Spectator: "Fresh and clean, with a mineral edge to the apple and lemon flavors. Dry and light-bodied, with fine intensity, balance and a lingering aftertaste. Drink now through 2016. 1,000 cases imported." (12/08) The Robert Weil estate is one of Rheingau's top producers and has holdings in some of the region's best vineyards. Recently parting ways with their American distributor we are able to offer some of the excellent Estate wines at prices we haven't seen in years. 

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If you thought only fantastic white wines were made in Germany, think again. The 2006 got 96 points from Stephen Tanzer, who had this to say: "Brilliant ruby. Smoky aromas of raspberry, chocolate and Canadian bacon. Elegant and admirably balanced, with layers of concentrated wild berry fruit complicated by subtle herbs and spices. The silky tannins and filigree cinnamon spice are reminiscent of Richebourg. With its depth, finesse and exquisite length, this is again the finest German red wine of the vintage!" 

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According to the Wine Spectator: "A delicate, laserlike white, with a shade less intensity to its apricot note than its peers, but focused and penetrating. Moderate length. Drink now through 2016." (Web only, 2008) And according to Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Schmitt's Kabinett wines...have demonstrated startling longevity, which he attributes to the magic of ancient, ungrafted vines, and his 2007 Longuicher Maximiner Herrenberg Riesling Kabinett - he assures me - came entirely from golden, ripe fruits, even though their potential alcohol was modest... Read More » 

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Founded in the small north-German town of Jever in 1848, the Friesian Brewery in Jever hasn't changed all that much since then, except that they use ultra-modern equipment. The Jever Pils is world-famous for its fresh, slightly herbaceous brew with a slight Friesian-bitter taste. 

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Listed in the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2008! 91 points and a Smart Buys designation from the Wine Spectator: "Peach and Golden Delicious apple notes combine with the slate edge in this sleek, well-defined kabinett. Brilliant and succulent, with a lime and mineral aftertaste. Drink now through 2022." (11/08) 90 points Wine Enthusiast: "The Mönchhof style tends toward richness and sweetness, and this wine is no exception. That said, it's not overdone, blending the lightness and flower-shop greenery with notes of berry and citrus. Finishes long, ... Read More » 

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50% organic Pinot Noir, 40% organic grape juice, 10% organic cassis. Spicy nose and flavor profile are dominated by strong presence of the vibrant cassis. Lively palate, bright, refreshing and balanced. Fantastic with BBQ'd ribs and hearty braised meats. 

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93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "There could scarcely be a more dramatic contrast than that between the Prums’ 2007 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese and their Bernkasteler Badstube Spatlese. Whereas the latter - for all of its delicacy - is energetic, bright, and invigorating, this Zeltinger is a soothing, creamy essence of liquid flowers, accompanied by orchard fruit essences, vanilla, malt, and nut oils. Naturally - this being archetypal Mosel - there is something here too that one is practically compelled to describe as 'stone' If this w... Read More » 

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This was actually a "special label" for a Nevada merchant that never ended up taking it. Their loss is our gain! Let's call it an off dry (leaning more towards the dry) estate QbA. It has just the right amount of age and is drinking perfect for a quaffer, and check out that price! 

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90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The Selbach 2007 Zeltinger Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett halbtrocken smells of peach, red raspberry, herbs, and sea breeze. Bright and refreshing, this is anything but heavy, yet possesses a palpable sense of extract. Smoky, toasted nut suggestions emerge in on airing. The residual sugar here is not at all directly in evidence, but its absence would have made for a more austere and less delightful wine. This will prove highly versatile at table over the next 6-8 years, if not longer." (06/09) 

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Schloss Schönborn is one of Germany's largest and oldest estates and can be traced back to the times of the crusades in 1349. The estate is still family owned today. If you are a lover of steely, mineral-laden, dare we say, austere Riesling, then you will be blown away by the searing citrus and Granny Smith apple notes of this long age-able wine. Intense and very very powerful. 

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90 points Wine Spectator: "Soft and open, showing peach, grapefruit and spice flavors and a nice underlying tanginess. The structure is more apparent on the finish, so give this some time. Best from 2010 through 2027." (04/09) 

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This offers a slaty character typical for the vineyard. Wines from this vineyard were served in the luxurious restaurant of the Zeppelin airships in the 1920s and 1930s. Very refreshing Riesling displaying rich fruit of apple and lemon with a stylish and lengthy finish. A great sipping or aperitif wine or with light dishes like seafood or poultry. 

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According to Wine Spectator: "Round and off-dry, offering a silky texture that wraps around the apple, pear and tart peach flavors. Drinkable now." (11/93) From one of Germany's most age-worthy estates, this 1992 should be expressive and delicious, with the sugars helping maintain its vibrance in the cellar. Gorgeous smoky Saar, hints of cassis and tons of wet stones, all perched atop a crystalline steely backbone. Love this!!! 

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90 Points The Wine Advocate - "Leitz’s 2007 Rudesheimer Klosterlay Riesling Kabinett exhibits a different sort of balance from many other vintages of this wine and from his “Dragonstone,” in that, at 10% alcohol, it is also noticeably drier. The nose alone receives more than your money’s worth out of this Riesling, with peaches, cherries, vanilla cream, clover and brown spices distinctively and memorably displayed. Subtle lemony citricity carries the flavors on the palate, and the finish here is as thought-provoking in its minerality as it is lusciously ... Read More » 

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This bottling comes from the Rosenberg vineyard in neighboring Geisenheim, long famed for its rose-scented Rieslings. In recent years, this site just hasn't had a great grower working it. Johannes has leased a winery just below the vineyard to give him more space to work, and with the winery came old vines on the steepest section of this vineyard. In years to come we may once again hail the Rosenberg for the great site it is! A wonderfully dry but not mouth searing style of Riesling for those who love the delicate attributes of the noble riesling varie... Read More » 

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Schloss Schönborn is one of Germany's largest and oldest estates and can be traced back to the times of the crusades in 1349. The estate is still family owned today. This off dry Riesling is wonderfully balanced, with equall degrees of ripe citrus and tropical fruits along with bright acidiy and a tight core of minerals. Delicious now with hard cheeses, smoked fish and on its own, it will develop in bottle over the near term. 

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Legend has it that Doppel Bock was first made by monks as a hearty, full-bodied drink to be consumed in the tough fasting period. This 'Bonator' is brewed at the monastery at Weissenohe in the most traditional, painstaking way, using the best ingredients. It is named for Bonifatius, a missionary who came to the monastery long after brewing began in 1050 A.D. 8.2% abv 

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90 points and an Editors' Choice, Wine Enthusiast: "A terrific value, Von Hövel's basic Riesling offers consumers a chance to taste the mineral nature of the Saar's terroir. Notes of slate are almost smoky in their intensity, while the fruit is vibrant and laser-etched in its precision. The apple and lime flavors are delivered aboard a creamy-textured palate, balanced by crisp acids on the off-dry finish." (10/09) According to Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The von Hovel 2007 Riesling Balduin von Hovel is full of fresh apple and cherry with hints of li... Read More » 

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89 points Wine Spectator: "Crisp and focused, showing vanilla-tinged peach and apple flavors. It's very firm, with bracing acidity defining the steely finish. Needs time. Best from 2010 through 2030. Tasted twice, with consistent notes." 

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91 points Wine Spectator: "Offers a terrific combination of fresh peach and nectarine fruit and mineral. Vibrant, succulent and harmonious, with a long, mouthwatering finish and a nice savory aftertaste. Drink now through 2022. 1,500 cases made." 

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According to importer Terry Theise: "These wines start making me think of Dönnhoff, they're so existentially other than the vintage-norm. This is really fetching Mosel wine; the cerise aromas recall Kirschheck; there's a melting swoon of ripe fruit (not to mention whole forests of balsam and wintergreen) leading into a luminous and deliberate finish." 89 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Faintly alkaline and wet stone aromas mingle with the site-typical ripe cherries on the nose of Kerpen's 2006 Bernkasteler Bratenhofchen Riesling Spatlese. A butte... Read More » 

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Made from 50 year old vines, this is an astonishing introduction to Silvaner. Wonderfully dry and nervey, the wine shows great peach and nectarine fruit qualitites with a bright mineral finish. 

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Schneider & Brooklyner Hopfen-Weisse is a collaboration between brewmasters Hans-Peter Drexler of the Schneider Weissbier Brewery and Garrett Oliver of The Brooklyn Brewery. Together they bring you a small batch of their joint creation, a pale weissbock robustly dry-hopped with the Hallertauer Saphir variety grown in the fields near the Schneider brewery. Hoppy, zesty and supremely refreshing, Schneider & Brooklyner Hopfen-Weisse is a delicious blend of Bavarian craftsmanship and American ingenuity. 8/2% abv 

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94 points Wine Spectator: "Terrific auslese. Pure, vibrant and elegant, with a panoply of peach, lime and slate aromas and flavors matched to a seamless frame. Lovely aftertaste of baked apple and vanilla. Drink now through 2025." (03/05) ETA: Late Sept/Early Oct 2009. 

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With its amber-mahogany coloring and streaked with fine top-fermenting yeast, this beer has a fine, persistent head that adheres well to the glass. It is pleasantly spicy with a typical top-fermented smell. An arome of clove and nutmeg apple tantalizes the nose. On the tongue it is fresh, clean, full-bodied, harmonious and well-balanced. It finishes lightly sparkling with a light and fine bitterness. 

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Stefan Bollig (vintage 1961) is passionately devoted to his work and is a fine example of the new generation of Mosel vintners. The family has been producing wine since the 17th Century, but new cellars and house have been built on the outskirts of Trittenheim. The total holdings of 4 hectares (10 acres) are tended by the family themselves, the steeply sloping vineyards being composed mainly of slatey soil. Stefan has been managing the estate since 1987, after completing his viticultural studies and practical experience in Trier and Bad Kreuznach. Stefan... Read More » 

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94 points Wine Spectator: "This is juicy, with apricot, peach and grapefruit aromas and flavors weaving throughout the lush texture. Smooth and harmonious, with a fresh finish. Drink now through 2030. 100 cases imported." (Apr 09) 92 points in Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "A bright floral quality lifts the aromas of nectarine, quince and sweet herbs. Honeyed papaya flavor pairs with mineral salts to provide complexity, with a spicy crispness keeping the palate fresh. Well done! " (Jan/Feb '09) 

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The largest privately owned wine estate in the Rheingau. With vineyards spreading over more than 80 ha, Reinhartshausen counts among the most renowned wine producers world-wide. This late harvest example proves that size does have its strengths, and that the estate's considerable vineyard holdings in the Marcobrunn make for a tremendous selection and an opulent though balanced Riesling to enjoy now with cheeses, or over the next 20 years! 

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92 points Wine Spectator: "Young and unevolved, yet this shows remarkable clarity and delicacy for 2003. Very silky in texture and bright, framing the apricot, lime and slate flavors nicely. Very harmonious, with a long, lingering aftertaste. Drink now through 2020." (02/05) According to Pierre Rovani writing for the Wine Advocate: "Fresh flowers and hints of herbs are found in the nose of the soft, light to medium-bodied 2003 Riesling Spatlese Wehlener Sonnenuhr. A delicately-flavored offering, it reveals notes of herbal tea, and lilies in its feminine... Read More » 

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From one of the most esteemed vinyeards in the Mosel, Ürziger Würzgarten, comes this exceptionally Kabinett style Riesling from winemaker Johann Wilhelm. The 50- to 70-year-old Riesling vines at Ürziger Würzgarten are planted on southerly slopes of weathered slate and sandstone. The wines from this vineyard are known for their spicy, exotic aromas and this expression is no exception. Apple, peach and slate aromas and flavorrs dominate this bright and crisp Kabinett. 

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Fantastic Kabinett priced to drink with takeout, or by itself. The 2007 got this review from the Spectator: "Rich and on the sweet side, yet there's enough acidity to keep this fresh and even crisp on the finish..." Small production, so do not dally on this one! 

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89 points Wine Spectator: "Dry and delicate, with vibrant floral, apricot and orange notes. Fresh and crisp, with a tangy, mouthwatering finish. Drink now through 2016." (11/08) According to Wine & Spirits: " Dry and minerally, with an earthy richness and ripe, stone-fruity aroma, this feels balanced and harmonious, with plenty of fragrance and a pleasantly bitter note of apple skins on the finish." 

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The Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Estate is situated in the heart of the Pfalz wine growing region. Founded in 1597 by Bernhard Burklin the estate is still in the same family. In 1990, Bettina Burklin-von Guradze took over the reins to focus on high quality dry Riesling. The winery has incredible respect for their vineyard sites (a number of which are Grand Cru level) and has been farming biodyanmically for many years. The Estate Riesling Trocken is a multi-faceted dry, rich style that is full of mineral and pit fruit flavors. 

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93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "A remarkable aromatic mingling of maraschino, pistachio, almond, distilled pit fruits, and Normandy cider usher in a subtly oily, extract-rich, lush, yet kinetic palate. If there is such a thing as perspicuity in wine, here -tis, as its kaleidoscopic diversity of fruits and saline savor stand out in vivid relief. This dramatically intense Riesling contrasts strikingly with the gentle refinement of the equally amazing Berg Roseneck. -Maybe it-s a quartzite vintage,- says Leitz with a laugh. Now that at least a sma... Read More » 

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According to Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "These bachelor brothers, bear in mind, must now be pushing 70 and work these slopes almost alone, so that selective harvesting isn’t in the cards. They started on October 8 and finished the 23rd. Result at times push the limits of herbal pungency and malic acid that I would want ideally to taste in young wines here or elsewhere on the Mosel. That said, I’ve been chez Merkelbach every year since 1985, so I recall what a long-term “normal” vintage tasted like – before we all became spoiled – and Rieslings from 1... Read More » 

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According to Gault Millau: "the reputation of the winery is based primarily on the delicate red wines, often reminiscent of an elegant Volnay." This 2007 definitely fits that description, offering silky red berry and cherry fruit, with exotic spice and a fine, full-of-finesse finish. Excellent with food, especially duck. 

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This is a spicy-aromatic malty beer that is made from special dark malts in the Altmünchner tradition. This Hacker-Pschorr beer specialty is made from the finest dark wheat and barley malt. It shows a noble, chestnut-brown color and a mild, strong and aromatic taste. 5.3% abv 

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This is brewed using fine yeast according to a traditional recipe and, of course, in strict accordance with the Bavarian Purity Law. Even today, the beer is still bottle-fermented in the traditional way; it takes three to four weeks for Erdinger Hefe Weissbier 'with fine yeast' to mature. Only the finest ingredients are used in its production. Years of experience and constant quality checks guarantee the beer's unmistakable flavor. A wheat beer for those who love outstanding and unforgettable wheat beer flavor! 

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