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Winery | Knipser |
|---|---|
Grapes | Riesling |
Region | Pfalz |
Wine style | German Riesling |
Alcohol content | 12.5% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | It has shines in clear golden yellow in the glass. Complement Emerald reflexes. The nose of this Riesling smells bewitchingly mocha, caramel, dried yellow fruit, some hay, nougat, red slate and a strong hint salt crust or even the aroma of a brine. On the palate the Clippers Riesling "Halbstück" Spätlese tastes soft, delicate nutty almond aromas, a slightly creamy texture and fine-grained tannins. Fiery mineral slightly salty flavors are accompanied by many yellow fruits in a spanungsgeladenen finish. The aftertaste is marked by many yellow berries and fruit. |
Riesling is without question Germany's favorite grape. Widely planted, though once derided, Riesling is the superstar of the white wine world at the moment.
There is a lot of scope for versatility with this sweet, viscous wine, though you can expect to get hints of tropical fruit, nectarine, melon and pineapple from a solid Riesling.
The grape originated in the Rhine region of Germany, and the b...
