Summer of Elbling

[Robert Dentice]

I tried the 2013 Hild Elbling today, excellent light refreshing Grüner like wine with decent acidity.

Well worth $15.

Looking forward to trying the Sekt and the Zehnkommanull next.

Jancis Robinson reports on Elbling:

- one of the most ancient German varieties
- parent-offspring relationship with Gouais Blanc
- could be a cross between Gouais Blanc and Savagnin
- at one time it was the only variety planted in Luxembourg
- was 3/4 of all vines planted in Germany in the first half of the 19th Century
- today it is almost entirely planted in the upper mosel where it is difficult to ripen Riesling

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Hild

 

[SFJoe]

Savagnin is such a tramp.

 

[Yixin]

There's some in the Rheingau as well.

 

[John McIlwain]

originally posted by SFJoe:
Savagnin is such a tramp.

Savagnin-shaming is alive and well.

 

[kirk wallace]

Yes. It should be shunned. Leave it for me.

 

[Sharon Bowman]

originally posted by kirk wallace:
Yes. It should be shunned. Leave it for me.

Halfsies?

 

[Robert Dentice]

Tried the Sekt and the Zehnkommanull last night. Excellent wines.