Monchhof Estate Riesling QbA 2008
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Food affinity: Great to enjoy on its own, but also great with salads and spicy dishes or fusion cuisine.
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Shows peach, apple and nectarine flavors, with hints of flowers and mineral, all in a balanced, refreshing profile. Fine length. Drink now through 2014.
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Formerly a possession of the Cistercian Abbey at Himmerod it is one of the oldest estates in the Mosel region. As early as 1177 documents from Pope Alexander III show the Abbey owned vineyards in and around the village of Ürzig. After secularization the Eymaels in 1804 purchased the estate from Napoleon at an auction in Paris. The estates top vineyards are comprised of the very steep Ürziger Würzgarten, Erdener Treppchen and the “filet” piece in one of the prized jewels in the Mosel valley – the Erdener Prälat. All the vineyards are planted 100% to Riesling (all with original rootstocks).