German wine law states that it is a Qualitätswein (QbA) of pleasant character from Rheinhessen, Rheinpflaz, Nahe or Rheingau, of a blend dominated by Riesling, Sylvaner or Muller-Thurgau (>70%) and with 18-40g/L residual sugar. Most are medium sweet wines of moderate to low quality and even the original Liebfrauenstift Kirchestuck is not spectacular. Yet the introduction led me on to try the regional wines - Bereich Nierstein, Bereich Johannisberger ... , the the various Grosslage - Niersteiner Gutes Domtal etc, before seeking out the Kabinetts and Spatlese. Somehow I encountered a Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy, and that got me into dry white wines.
Wednesday, 23 March 2011
Liebfraumilch - a much abused name
German wine law states that it is a Qualitätswein (QbA) of pleasant character from Rheinhessen, Rheinpflaz, Nahe or Rheingau, of a blend dominated by Riesling, Sylvaner or Muller-Thurgau (>70%) and with 18-40g/L residual sugar. Most are medium sweet wines of moderate to low quality and even the original Liebfrauenstift Kirchestuck is not spectacular. Yet the introduction led me on to try the regional wines - Bereich Nierstein, Bereich Johannisberger ... , the the various Grosslage - Niersteiner Gutes Domtal etc, before seeking out the Kabinetts and Spatlese. Somehow I encountered a Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy, and that got me into dry white wines.
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