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Nürnberger Glühwein, Gerstacker

Name: Nürnberger Glühwein, Gerstacker
Brand: Gerstacker
SKU: 45965
Price: 9.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 45965 1 L

The historical Bavarian city of Nurnberg is known the world over for its famous Christkindl Market, and for its traditional drink, Gluhwein. A type of mulled wine made from red wine, sugar and selected spices, Gluhwein is ready to drink; simply heat (do not boil) to enjoy.

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$119.88 $107.89/ Case of 12

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Color

Red

Country

Germany

Region

Franken

Producer

Gerstacker

Grape Variety

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Staff Pick Notes

Glühwein is the traditional mulled wine of Germany, documented as early as the 1420s and consumed throughout the holidays. Translated directly into English it means "glow wine." Envision how this warmed, spiced beverage can get rid of a wintery chill and put a smile on the face of even the biggest grinch. Notes of sweet cherries and subtle baking spices are just what you need while waiting for Kris Kringle or perhaps après ski by a crackling bonfire. If you've never raised a glass of this to warm your bones or make a holiday toast, here's your chance to feel jolly and bright until the first bud break of spring. Sure you can heat this up and drink it to feel festive all winter, but why not sub this for vermouth in your next Manhattan & call it a "Miracle on 34th Street?"

- BLR

Glossary

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...