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Riesling Grand Cru "Osterberg," Kientzler - 2015

Name: Riesling Grand Cru "Osterberg," Kientzler
Brand: Dom. Andre Kientzler
SKU: 31342
Price: 49.96 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 31342 750mL

This is a dry Grand Cru from the Osterberg vineyard which has a soils that's clay and chalk based. The 50 old vines contribute to the richness and complex character on the palate, Enjoy in its youth if you like a fresher profile but keep in mind that wine of this pedigree can be kept for many years to come.

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Color

White

Vintage

2015

Country

France

Region

Alsace

Producer

Dom. Andre Kientzler

Grape Variety

Riesling

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Staff Pick Notes

This historic Alsatian estate is currently on its fifth generation of family winemakers, and was founded when Alsace was part of a newly unified Germany. The family ran a grocery store, and tended vines in the town of Ribeauvillé, which is still its base of operations today. They own vines in three seperate Grand Crus here, their largest holdings being in Osterberg. This offering truly showcases their German winemaking roots, and is a prime example of the incredibly syncretic culture of Alsace. The marl and sandstone soils offer a beautifully stony aroma, with stone fruits, white flowers, and the highly desired petrol note of finely aging Riesling. This is a serious wine, and would be a great candidate for the cellar, but also offers much pleasure today. Grab your finest green-stemmed wine glass, and enjoy with the finest choucroute!

- VG

Glossary

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