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Lützkendorf Riesling Saale-Unstrut Kabinett

Saale-Unstrut, Germany
Northernmost Riesling in Germany; extreme mineral tension, high acidity, green apple and slate from shell-limestone soils at 51°N — fragile and electric wine.
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Northern German Riesling and matjes herring is a classic pairing — acidity and sweetness both echo the dish.
classic starter
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Saale-Unstrut Riesling's mineral acid cuts through smoked eel fat; a traditional northern German pairing.
classic starter
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Cool-climate Riesling's acidity and minerality is the definitive partner for fresh Quark cheese with herbs.
classic casual
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Kabinett Riesling's apple and mineral notes mirror the strudel filling; acidity prevents cloying.
established dessert