Schoelhammer Riesling

2007 Alsace Riesling

The Famille Hugel Schoelhammer Riesling from the renowned Alsace region exudes a brilliant golden hue indicative of its age and character. This exceptional white wine showcases a medium body, balanced by a high acidity that brings forth a vibrant and mouthwatering freshness. With prominent fruit intensity, expect alluring notes of ripe stone fruits and zesty citrus, providing a delightful complexity on the palate. The wine is dry, allowing the inherent flavors to shine brilliantly without overwhelming sweetness. Its elegant profile, combined with the graceful minerality typical of Alsace Rieslings, makes this vintage a splendid choice for both casual gatherings and special occasions.

Tasting notes:

Apricot

Peach

Honey

Flavor profile:

Acidity High

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:

Seafood Salad, Seafood, Lemon Butter Scallops

Region:

France

While it was not the first country to master winemaking, no other country has determined the course of wine and wine culture as much as France. From the sparkling wines of Champagne to the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of Burgundy; from Bordeaux's sumptuous blends to Alsace's Riesling; and from the Loire Valley's Sauvignon Blancs to exciting new regions like Pays d'Oc in the south, France has given the world nearly all the major styles and grape varieties that dominate what we drink today. There are numerous reasons why France and wine are so inextricably linked, but perhaps the foremost is geography. Few places can rival France's unique array of hot and cool-climate regions and the abundant maritime influences and mountainous terrain found throughout the country.

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