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A benchmark Rheingau Erstes Gewächs from the legendary Berg Schlossberg — one of Germany's most dramatically steep vineyard sites above Rüdesheim, producing dry Riesling of extraordinary power, spice, mineral concentration and the smoky-flint character unique to the Rheingau's deep Taunus quartzite soils.
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The wine's own variety used to marinate the pork — Rheingau Riesling with Riesling-prepared pork in a circular German pairing of complete regional logic.
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Germany's most celebrated seasonal combination — Spargel with Hollandaise and river fish with the Rheingau's finest dry Riesling — perfection defined.
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Rheingau Riesling-washed Limburger with its own source wine — the pungent washed rind's aroma is tamed by the wine's mineral authority while its fat is cut by the Riesling's acidity.
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The wine's powerful mineral character and firm acidity cut through the rich pork fat and sauerkraut's acidity in one of Germany's most enduring wine-food traditions.
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