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Axel Pauly Helden Riesling
Year
2009
2009
Varietal
Riesling
Riesling
Style
Crisp
Crisp
Origin
Germany
Germany
Pairing
Seafood
Seafood
$30.00 per bottle
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Origin
The Mosel wine region follows the path of the Mosel River upstream from its confluence with the Rhine and southwest to the borders of France and Luxembourg. First planted by the Romans in the second century, it is the most famous of Germany's 13 Qualitätswein regions and is defined by its nearly vertical riverside vineyards. The Mosel's fractured slopes produce some of the world's most extraordinary white wines--Rieslings--all of which offer minor variations on a single theme: slate. Pairings
Bright fruit, crisp acidity, purity of flavor and low alcohol are all factors that make Riesling arguably the most versatile grape variety for pairing with food. The Axel Pauly Helden 2009 features ripe fruit and nearly perfect balance. It will lend exciting contrast to spicy, salty, smoked and highly seasoned preparations, as well as more simply prepared seafood or poultry dishes. With elevated acidity levels, it not only responds favorably to higher acid ingredients like goat cheese, tomatoes and citrus fruits, but can also deftly counterbalance rich sauces and fattier foods.Serve well chilled (47°F).
Winemaker
At the Pauly estate, making great Riesling is a family affair. Every task from pruning to bottling is lovingly performed by a member of the family. And experience is passed from generation to generation. While Axel currently oversees winery operations, his father, Rudolph, is responsible for farming the 13 acres of nearly vertical hillside vineyards, and--with over 60 vintages under his belt--Peter Pauly, Axel's grandfather, still contributes a lifetime's worth of knowledge and historical perspective. The Wine
This particular bottling pays tribute to the Pauly family, known locally as the "Lieser Niederberg helden." In German, "helden" means heroes. Fittingly, thanks to nearly ideal weather conditions in September and October, this offering from the 2009 vintage is, indeed, a "heroic" effort. While slightly more generous than usual, this Riesling forcefully delivers plenty of its racy, mineral-driven Mosel heritage. Look for aromas of apple blossom, acacia flower, mandarin, quince and under-ripe papaya--all topped with a welcome handful of wet stones. On the palate, barely ripe tropical fruit and enchanting floral essences are snugly wrapped around a core of minerals. Recently Viewed :
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