Von Buhl Pfalz Bone Dry Riesling 2018
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The winemakers at Reichsrat von Buhl like dry wines. Really dry wines. Dry according to German wine law but can be up to 9g residual sugar. And that is not dry, or not dry enough. At least not for them. With Von Buhl "dry" is between 0 and 4g residual sugar. But on the bottle is legally compliant with just "dry" on it.
So they thought about visualizing their style of dry, bone-dry, and manifesting it on the label. The next consideration was to visually integrate the respective wine aromas into the skull, which stands for "bone-dry". Et voilà - by Buhl Bone Dry was born!
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Aromas of tart greengage plum and lime blossoms meld into grapefruit and lemon on the palate of this dry, medium-bodied white. Deeply extracted and fringed by a whisper of tea tannin, it's a solidly structured Riesling that could accompany even heartier dishes like pork or beef with ease. Ready now
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Reichsrat von Buhl has been a family-owned winery for more than 150 years, and has belonged to the circle of the most prestigious wineries in Germany for just as long. Since it was founded in 1849, Reichsrat von Buhl has made its wines in a terroir-dominated, timeless style that has never been oriented to fashion, but always to the grapes’ origins in the best soils of Deidesheimer and Forster. Reichsrat von Buhl is certified organic, and is an active ambassador of both natural, sustainable viticulture and of the best German wines. Since 2013, it has been led by a new team and technical director Mathieu Kauffmann. Long term viticultural manager Werner Sebastian remains responsible for the vineyards.
Riesling possesses a remarkable ability to reflect the character of wherever it is grown while still maintaining its identity. A regal variety of incredible purity and precision, this versatile grape can be just as enjoyable dry or sweet, young or old, still or sparkling and can age longer than nearly any other white variety. Somm Secret—Given how difficult it is to discern the level of sweetness in a Riesling from the label, here are some clues to find the dry ones. First, look for the world “trocken.” (“Halbtrocken” or “feinherb” mean off-dry.) Also a higher abv usually indicates a drier Riesling.
This sunny and relatively dry region served for many years as a German tourist mecca and was associated with low cost, cheerful wines. But since the 1980s, it has gained a reputation as one of Germany’s more innovative regions, which has led to increased international demand.