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Weingut Horst Sauer
Germany Franconia/Franken Maindreieck
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2009 Escherndorf Lump Riesling Grosses Gewächs trocken, Franconia/Franken, Germany

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Developed, slightly waxy and a touch petrol-like citrus nose with citrus zest and stone fruit aromas as well as planty to herbal and floral nuances. Tart fruit with herbal, hints of nutty and a touch of waxy tones, hints of floral, lively acidity, a touch of tannin, very slightly sweet melting in the background, fine bitter tones, slightly noticeable but integrated alcohol, certain minerality, very slightly rough, good to very good finish. Has held up very well.

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Last reviewed: 24 May, 2023
Price: 18.50 €
Type: Weißwein(White wine)
Quantity: 0.75 L
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Classification: Grosses Gewächs
Sweetness: trocken(dry)
Bottle closure: Screw cap
Variety: Riesling
Registration number: 439703510
wein.plus rating: very good (87 WP)
Last reviewed: 9 August, 2010
Best to drink: 2011-2013+.
Editor note: Translate to English Geschliffener, aber unentwickelter Kern- und Steinobstduft mit vegetabilen und erdig-mineralischen Noten sowie etwas Kräutern. Kühl wirkende, trockene, zitrusbetonte Frucht mit deutlich pflanzlichen Noten und mineralischen Anklängen, sehr präsente Säure und etwas Kohlensäure, leicht rau am Gaumen, gewisse Nachhaltigkeit, sehr guter Abgang.

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Germany, or rather the area that is now part of it, has a wine culture that is over two thousand years old. But even before that, imported wine was drunk, as evidenced by a Greek clay wine bottle...

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The white grape variety probably originates from Germany. There are more than 150 synonyms that testify to the great age and worldwide distribution of this vine in almost all...

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The German wine-growing region of Franconia used to be divided into the three areas of Maindreieck, Mainviereck and Steigerwald with 23 Großlagen and...

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The growing region lies on the northern edge of the state of Bavaria in Germany and is crossed by the Main river in a large W-shape. A special feature is that the Bavarian...

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