2007 Dr. Hermann Dr. H Riesling

Mosel, Germany

Dr. Hermann Dr. H Riesling is the perfect wine for getting acquainted with the noble Riesling grape, a true gem in the world of wines. Dr. Hermann wine estate is located in the town of Ürzig in the Mosel, where the family has been involved in winemaking for several centuries. Rudy Hermann took over the estate from his father in 1974 and his son Christian joined him as the winemaker in 2001. Dr. Hermann winery was selected as the Rising Star of the Year 2008 by Wein Plus in Germany. Gault Millau awarded Dr. Hermann its 3rd bunch of grapes in 2009. To top it all the Eichelmann Deutschlands Weine 2009 awarded the winery a 4th star award. In the words of Joel B. Payne in Steve Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, “this is Mosel Riesling at its best.” We whole-heartedly concur!

Dr. Hermann Dr. H Riesling is light yellow-green in color with a beautiful nose of apricots, green apples, citrus, herbal and mineral notes. Vines are 10- to 40-years old from grey and blue slate soils in the vineyards of Kinheimer Rosenberg and Lösnicher Försterlay. This medium-bodied white delivers sweet fruit with a dry finish, beautifully balanced with its lively acidity. It offers rich flavors of apricots, peaches, green apples, citrus and spice. It was harvested by hand at optimum ripeness, and fermented in stainless steel, with no oak. This wine is elegant and complex, with a bright, flavorful finish.

Enjoy Dr. Hermann Dr. H Riesling over the next 6-7 years with pan-fried trout, grilled shrimp, chicken satay, and spicy Thai dishes.