Guten Tag! I hope you have had an excellent weekend. I decided to branch out of the norm a bit. I tried the 2018 Dr. Heidemanns-Bergweiler Riesling. This is not my typical choice as Rieslings tend to be sweeter than I prefer. However, this wine varietal can really complement certain foods. The Riesling varietal of grape originated along the Rhine river Germany. A lot of excellent wines grow along the Rhine river. The Rhine is the second longest river in Europe (after the Danube) starting in Switzerland, running through Germany, Liechtenstein, Austria, France, and The Netherlands. This particular area is great for growing the grape as it tends to provide a slightly cooler climate where the grape can develop well. I tasted some slight minerality and a hint of strawberry and peach notes on the end. I enjoyed this Riesling with sushi and wasabi. Riesling is a great option when eating spicy Asian foods or citrus-based foods. It stands up well to rich fish or poultry dishes and stronger cheeses as well. This particular Riesling was $18.00 at Total Wines so worth giving a try for a wine you might not normally pick up when thinking of wines to pair with a richer food. Hab eine großartige Woche. (Have a great week!!) Ich bin ein nerd. Thank you Google translate.
I just tasted this wine over the Thanksgiving holiday and I absolutely fell in love with the taste. The only thing I was in North Carolina and I live in Philadelphia, PA. I am unable to find it here in Philadelphia, PA. Any suggestions on who might carry it here. Thanks!
Sherry – I too did an online search in the Philadelphia area but could not find a location carrying that same specific year/varietal. The Total Wines in Cherry Hill, NJ had several varietals of the Dr Heidemann’s brand but I didn’t see that specific varietal. You can contact them to see if they could ship to the store. They state they will check for specific wines to bring in if they don’t carry them. Let me know if you have any additional questions. Good luck!