Elbling, Furst
Staff Pick

Elbling, Furst - 2024

1 L
Item # 35142

Elbling is a white grape variety from the Mosel region of Germany. This is a dry white wine that shows some great mineral structure that is so typical of the region. This is lively, fresh and light on its feet. An excellent choice for cured fish.

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Staff Pick Notes

THIS, Ladies and Gentleman, is what you call a porch pounder. Don’t be scared off by an unknown name, Elbling (the grape variety here) is just what you would expect from the Mosel. When you crave the unmistakable brilliant zing of a Mosel Riesling, but the dry ones have too much alcohol and the lower alcohol options are too sweet – like drinking al fresco on a warm summer day – reach for this full liter of refreshment. But when the weather is colder don’t sleep on this as an easy pairing for fish and seafood, especially sushi.

- AB

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Germany

German wines are some of the most jubilantly fruity bottles in the world. The country's Rieslings have been prized worldwide for centuries, yet they have never quite caught on in the U.S.: this no doubt due to Germany’s arcane system of wine classification. The most useful words to know on German wine labels are “Kabinett,” which indicates an outstanding everyday wine, and “trocken,” which means “dry.” As far as dessert wines go, a half-bottle of German Eiswein is so potent that you'll be able...

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