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Niersteiner Paterberg Grauer Grauburgunder Spätlese Trocken

Producer: Eugen Wehrheim
Style: White
Vintage: 2007
Grapes: Grauburgunder 100%
Region: Germany < Rheinhessen

PRICE: $15

Tasting Notes and Food Pairing Suggestions

  • Pork tenderloin with honey and whole grain mustard glaze
  • Smoked trout, grapefruit, and golden beet salad
  • South Carolina style shrimp and grits

This Grauburgunder, otherwise known as Pinot Gris, may have a very overwhelming label packed with way too many unpronounceable German words, but in the mouth, it is simply delicious. Very mineral-driven, with lots of wet stone character, this dry but fully ripe wine is layered with yellow peach, starfruit, and pungent grapefruit notes. Excellent concentration and nice weight on the palate.

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