The Tasting
This week we’re talking about grapes you know from places you don’t normally think to look for them - German Pinot Noir and Spanish Tempranillo Blanco. You’ll get body and texture from the white and subtle nuance from the red. Since everything else is upside down right now, why not turn this tasting on its head? See you on Zoom!
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The Wines
Bodegas Inteus Aviadores Rioja Blanco
Region: Rioja DO - Rioja
Country: Spain
Varietals: Tempranillo Blanco, Viura, Malvasía, Garnacha Blanca
Producer: Bodega Inteus
In Brief: Oaky Chardonnay lovers looking for something new and exciting? Drink this please. Lemon, hazelnut, fresh butter. A full-bodied white with so much depth, but still so fresh. Fermentation in barrel for one month with frequent battonage (stirring with a big wooden stick) to liven up the lees, and then back in the barrel for two months of aging. This complex élévage (wine-making process) makes for an incredibly refined wine.
Koehler-Ruprecht Pinot Noir
Region: Pfalz
Country: Germany
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Producer: Koehler-Ruprecht
In Brief: If Koehler-Ruprecht’s Pinot Noir is anything, it is traditional Pfalz style. It's just ripe, it has popping acidity, and it has an alluring smoky nose that makes you feel like you are in a forest. A fleshy palate blend with light tannins giving it a rusticity without being rough. This Pinot Noir is a good option to unite both California and Burgundy Pinot Noir drinkers and will teach you that Germany has more to offer than the white wines it's more commonly known for.
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