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By The Raleigh Times, Cellar Selection

Peter Mertes Riesling (bernkastel-kues, Germany) Recipe

Crafted in the well-respected Rheinhessen region of Germany, this quality Riesling is crisp, clean and easy drinking; floral and fruit aromas suggest sweet melon and honey with enough acidity to ensure a beautifully balanced and versatile wine

Vintage

2026

Region

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Grape

Peter Mertes Ries...

ABV

Not listed

Wine

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Descriptors

Colour

Pale straw, bright rim

Tannins

Balanced, finely woven

Acidity

High, bright, food-ready

Body

Full

Finish

Clean, polished, softly lingering

Serve At

8-10C, medium bowl

Tasting Notes

Nose

Crafted in the well-respected Rheinhessen region of Germany, this quality Riesling is crisp, clean and easy drinking; floral and fruit aromas suggest sweet melon and honey with enough acidity to ensure a beautifully balanced and versatile wine

Palate

Full structure carries the palate with a calm, deliberate rhythm that suits slow drinking and food at the table.

Finish

Clean, polished, softly lingering character keeps the wine pulled together after each sip, with enough tension to stay compelling through a meal.

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