The Wine Spot

A place to discuss different wines, and how we enjoy them.

Thursday, July 27, 2006

Moselland ARS VITIS Riesling (various years)


Approximately $12 a bottle
REGION: Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany


This great white wine comes in a bottle that has a painting visible through the wine painted on the back of the bottle!
It's semi sweet, not as sweet as most Rieslings, but tart and easily drinkable by itself or with food. It's very refreshing on these hot days, and should be served cold. Below is a description from a website about it:

DESCRIPTION: Fine, fruity Riesling bouquet, well-balanced palate with hints of exotic fruit. This straight forward Qualitatswein is very crisp and refreshing. The "window bottle" packaging features scenes from the Mosel Valley (and some of other places, like a bottle I had with a picture of the Statue of Liberty on it (DC)) by artist and wine grower Heinz Ames, so this enjoyable wine also makes an excellent gift.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: It goes well with salads, chicken dishes and Asian cuisine, and can be enjoyed as an easy drinking summer wine or aperitif.


As always, enjoy...!