Riesling Renaissance
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Step into the world of Riesling like never before with this curated selection of six extraordinary wines from renowned regions across the globe. The Riesling Renaissance bundle showcases the grape’s diverse expressions—from sparkling to orange, classic to unconventional—each bottle offers a fresh perspective on one of the world’s most versatile and beloved varietals.
This isn't your mom's sweet Riesling, it is a Riesling Renaissance!
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Germany - Nahe (Piri Riesling):
A classic Nahe Riesling, this bottle is known for its vibrant acidity and clean mineral depth. Crisp green apple, wet stone, and white peach aromas lead to a fresh, zippy finish that embodies the region's traditional winemaking brilliance. -
Germany - Rheinhessen (Schmitt VooDoo Doll):
An absolutely stunning orange Riesling. With 4 weeks of skin contact and aging under flor, this wine delivers rich, textured notes balanced by lively acidity and a gentle touch of tannin. Expect flavors of dried apricot, subtle spices, and a hint of nuttiness, making it both vibrant and complex. -
Alsace, France (Lindenlaub En Equilibre):
From Alsace, this fuller-bodied Riesling is lush with citrus zest, jasmine, and hints of petrol. Its rich texture and long, dry finish make it a standout for fans of more robust Rieslings. Perfectly balanced between acidity and depth. -
USA - Michigan (Neu Sparkling Riesling):
Neu Cellars Sparkling Riesling is your bubbly BFF, perfect for summer nights or adding sparkle to any occasion. This sparkling Riesling boasts juicy stone fruit flavors, crisp green apple, and a refreshing squeeze of lime, offering a light and celebratory touch. -
USA - California (2022 Elimelech Riesling):
This isn't your typical Riesling! A dry and flamboyant expression, with vermouth-like qualities that showcase the wild magic of Cole Ranch. Notes of gentian, angelica, cinchona, and black lime combine to create a savory, intoxicatingly aromatic Riesling that's richly textured and uniquely Californian. -
Slovenia (Protner Riesling):
A striking Riesling from Slovenia, crisp acidity and a minerality reminiscent of wet stones. Flavors of orchard fruits like green apple and pear, along with hints of honeysuckle for a touch of floral character. The minimal tannins leave a clean, refreshing finish with a hint of
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About Natural Wine
Great question! There are a lot of definitions for natural wine with the main term you'll hear being that it has had minimal intervention. To be more specific, our definition is that the wine must first be sustainably farmed, which typically means it was organically or biodynamically farmed.
Then, in the cellar the natural winemaking process has some differences as well! The wine is typically unfined, unfiltered, and goes through spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts. If you want to know more about what natural wine is, we have an entire guide under our reference section!
The short answer is that natural wine can taste like any other kind of conventional wine (we like to call these stealth natural wines) or it can taste quite a bit different, as production methods can vary and potentially be lighter, or in a style you've never had before (like orange, pet-nat or amphora).
The natural wine community is also more accepting of some qualities in wines that conventional would consider a flaw, like Brett, some oxidation, or volatile acidity. We would consider these in high amounts to also be a flaw, but in many cases a touch of these qualities can ultimately improve their flavor and texture and be happily accepted in a natural wine.
To find out more about what natural wine tastes like, check out our full blog and podcast on the topic here.
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