Prager Steinriegl Riesling 2021 (750ml) Central Valley

Prager Steinriegl Riesling 2021 (750ml) Central ValleyFranz Prager, co founder of the Vinea Wachau, had already earned a reputation for his wines when Toni Bodenstein married into the family. The marriage of Franzs daughter, Ilse, to Dr. Toni Bodenstein in the 1990s was the catalyst for a sweeping renaissance at the winery. Bodenstein, a biologist, geologist, and historian, spent years studying the geology of the region and focused much of his attention on preserving genetic diversity. His Arche Noah

the name is thought to derive from two words meaning 'black': the Latin 'negro' and the ancient Greek 'maru'

Wine-pairing

From the brilliant new regime at the historic Heitz Cellars: with celebrity wine director Colt McKoy and his outstanding

and 36% clay) High endowment of total limestone 152 g/Kg Exposure: South-East Harvest: hand picked in crates Vinooxygen: 6 months Number of bottles: about 2400 Service temperature: 10/12 °C

velvety mouth feel and a soft

The 2016 vintage has changed my mind

ample and seamless

(JM)  [Inner quote mark]  (10/2013)

Avoiding over extraction

The blend of the 2016 is 81% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Merlot and it’s well worth a case purchase

Based on 63% Merlot and 37% Cabernet Franc

while the mousse features a myriad of minute and persistent beads