Heartland Vintage Wines, Inc.
Valckenberg Riesling 2003
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Wine: 2003 Valckenberg Riesling bronze medal by German Chamber of
Agriculture 08/2004
Region / Vineyards: Rheinhessen, Germany’s largest wine region with
its gentle rolling hills, is situated in the climatically favored large elbow
formed by the Rhine river as it flows from Worms to its
sweeping bend around Mainz and west to its next turn at Bingen.
Producer: Founded in 1786, the house of P.J. Valckenberg in Worms
has more than 200 years of experience in bottling and exporting fine
German wines.
Vintage: A winter with plenty of rain combined with the warm early
spring days set off rapid and luxuriant vegetation. One of the hottest
and driest summers since 100 years followed. Harvest was well ahead 2
– 3 weeks and rewarded vintners with an exceptionally good vintage.
Taste Profile /
Pairings: Due to its relatively low residual sugar level this Riesling is a
refreshing alternative to any other summer wine. Its delicate fruitiness
in combination with a crisp tingling acidity makes this wine a delightful
partner for any lighter style dishes like seafood, poultry, etc.
Wine Profile: Alc. by Vol.: 10.6 %, residual sugar: 2.59 % (25.9 g/l),
acidity: 0.54 % (5.4 g/l)
Grape variety: 100 % Riesling
Agriculture 08/2004
Region / Vineyards: Rheinhessen, Germany’s largest wine region with
its gentle rolling hills, is situated in the climatically favored large elbow
formed by the Rhine river as it flows from Worms to its
sweeping bend around Mainz and west to its next turn at Bingen.
Producer: Founded in 1786, the house of P.J. Valckenberg in Worms
has more than 200 years of experience in bottling and exporting fine
German wines.
Vintage: A winter with plenty of rain combined with the warm early
spring days set off rapid and luxuriant vegetation. One of the hottest
and driest summers since 100 years followed. Harvest was well ahead 2
– 3 weeks and rewarded vintners with an exceptionally good vintage.
Taste Profile /
Pairings: Due to its relatively low residual sugar level this Riesling is a
refreshing alternative to any other summer wine. Its delicate fruitiness
in combination with a crisp tingling acidity makes this wine a delightful
partner for any lighter style dishes like seafood, poultry, etc.
Wine Profile: Alc. by Vol.: 10.6 %, residual sugar: 2.59 % (25.9 g/l),
acidity: 0.54 % (5.4 g/l)
Grape variety: 100 % Riesling
