PETIT WEEK IN WINE | October 31st - November 3 | |
A TASTING FLIGHT FEATURING: | |
S.A. Prüm
Riesling from the Heart of the Mosel Valley in Germany
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
This week, we’re bringing you some scary-good wines from Germany's Mosel Valley. Here you'll find the grace and depth of a varietal that embodies purity, terroir, and elegance -Riesling!
Given my heritage, the admiration & love for Riesling runs through my veins, and there’s no better way to showcase this than through the extraordinary wines of S.A. Prüm which has a winemaking history that extends seven generations.
For just $20, we invite you to experience a tasting flight that captures the essence of the Mosel, where steep slate slopes and centuries of winemaking tradition culminate in wines of unparalleled character and finesse. This tasting will take you on a journey through three distinct dry Rieslings, each offering a glimpse into the region’s rich viticultural heritage:
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S.A. Prüm Riesling Solitär Trocken 2022: A refreshing and vibrant dry Riesling with stony minerality and crisp citrus notes, capturing the youthful zest of the Mosel.
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S.A. Prüm Blue Trocken Riesling 2021: This beautifully balanced wine offers fresh apple and pear aromas, rounded with a backbone of Mosel minerality that speaks to the vineyard’s unique terroir.
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S.A. Prüm Dry Riesling Wehlen Ortswein 2018: A stunning, matured Riesling from the renowned Wehlen vineyards, showcasing layers of ripe stone fruit, honeyed notes, and a long, mineral-driven finish.
Riesling lovers, this is your call to relish wines that capture the soul of the Mosel’s timeless vineyards.
Whether you're a longtime dry Riesling enthusiast or simply curious about German wines, this tasting flight is an experience to savor—both a love letter to Riesling and an invitation to expand your palate.
Read on for all the details, and join us in the Tasting Room to sip, explore, and celebrate these fun wines perfect for the 70 degree days in the forecast!
And for those that followed us on Instagram last week for our annual client tour to Tuscany, thank you! It was a brilliant trip and I look forward to telling you more about it in person!
In the meantime, PROSIT!
Mark
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Can't make the Riesling tasting and want to secure these featured wines?
Buy online for quick & easy in-store pickup to guarantee your Mosel Valley SA Prum 3-Pack or any of the individual wines featured in the flight, just click the link below!
$100.00
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DINNER on Saturday, Nov. 9th at 6:30PM
BRUNCH on Sunday, Nov. 10th at 12:30PM
Chablis Winemaker Events w. François Servin
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We’re delighted to welcome François Servin, of the renowned Marcel Servin Chablis, to Charlotte for an unforgettable weekend of events on November 9th and 10th. Back by popular demand after his sold-out visit in 2016, François will be with us for two events this time: a Saturday night dinner and a Sunday brunch, giving more of you the chance to savor his iconic Chablis wines.
Both events will feature exquisite pairings by Birdie Yang's culinary team from Baku & YAMA Asian Fusion, showcasing a menu designed to enhance and elevate each wine. Expect premium ingredients and Japanese-inspired preparations to complement two Premier Crus and two Grand Crus from Marcel Servin’s exceptional Chablis lineup.
Saturday Dinner: November 9th
6:30 PM Reception, 7:00 PM Dinner
[Reserve Your Seat Here-Tickets]
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Sunday Brunch: November 10th
12:30 PM Reception, 1:00 PM Brunch
[Reserve Your Seat Here-Tickets]
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5:00 - 9:00pm Thursday & Friday
1:00 - 9:00pm Saturday
1:00 - 7:00pm Sunday
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S.A. PRÜM
Riesling Solitär Trocken 2022
Mosel, Germany
$22 btl/retail (available online HERE)
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Cuvée from the vineyards of the Middle Mosel that was created to reflect the dry style of Riesling enjoyed by the winemaker. A great entry-level high quality dry riesling to enjoy in many of an occasaion.
Varietal: 100% Riesling. Grapes are handpicked and fermented in stainless steel with cultured yeast, and blended from different lots along the Mosel in order to achieve the balance desired in the glass
Tasting Notes: Here you will find just a touch of petrol on the nose, followed by notes of lime pith and river rocks. On the palate there are notes of tropical fruit, good acid balance, spicy with mineral contributions from slate.
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S.A. PRÜM
Blue Trocken Riesling 2021
Mosel, Germany
$30 btl/retail (available online HERE)
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This Riesling is crafted from select vineyards planted on Devonian blue slate which imparts a unique mineral character and elegant dry style.
Varietal: 100% Riesling from Bernkastel vineyard that is located southwest of Mosel in an area that is composed of stony Devonian blue slate soil. The high copper content in the blue slate gives additional levels of flavor, and complexity. The grapes are picked at Spatlese ripeness, Fermented in stainless steel with a small amount of wild yeast added.
Tasting Notes: This Riesling shows nice tension between acidity and fruit, with floral notes gliding along the edges of the ripe peach and candied orange peel notes. On the palate it has a mineral character and a lush elegance with notes Granny Smith apples, white peach and pineapple.
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S.A. PRÜM
Dry Riesling Wehlen Ortswein 2018
Mosel, Germany
$48 btl/retail (available online HERE)
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This VDP designation dry Riesling is a golden-hued masterpiece that embodies the essence of the Mosel. Showing vibrancy with orange zest, macadamia nut and orchard blossom notes. One to enjoy today!
Varietal: 100% Riesling from vineyards in the Wehlener Sonnenuhr and has been classified as VDP Ortswein. The wine was partly matured in barrels and stainless steel.
Tasting Notes: Aromas of ripe green apple, pear, and delicate white blossoms lead the way to a palate that dances with vibrant citrus notes, from lemon zest to tangerine, harmonizing with the wine’s inherent minerality. Its refreshing acidity adds structure while maintaining a delightful tension in this dry expression. The finish lingers, leaving traces of citrus and an elegant stony touch, making this Riesling a testament to S.A. Prüm’s mastery.
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The Prüm name has been synonomous with quality wine production in the middle Moselle for generations. The family has been cultivating vineyards and producing wine in the region since 1156.
The vineyard´s namesake, Sebastian Alois Prüm (1794-1871), had seven sons of whom only Mathias (1835-1890) married. He owned 17 ha in the middle of the 19th century which was the largest privately-owned wine estate on the Moselle at the time.
Mathias also had seven children - naming his third child after his father, Sebastian Alois Prüm (in 1877-1959). Sebastian expanded his family´s heritage and established the winery in 1911. His second-oldest child, Raimund (1923-1971) continued his Father´s work and so it has progressed through subsequent generations to the present day.
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Since 1971 the estate has been managed by Raimund Prüm, the third generation. He is often called the 'Red Prüm'. Raimund made the estate to what it is today: one of the most prestigious wine estates in Germany with international success and deep roots in wine making.
On the 1st July 2017 his daughter Saskia Andrea Prüm is now the first female in the history of the Prüm Family to be responsible for the wine estate, and again where the "S.A." initials in the name are used!
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The Mosel River is the spine of the Mosel valley, changing direction so often as it flows northeast toward the Rhein that it meanders nearly 250 km, to cover about half that distance as the crow flies. Geographically, is my favorite wine region, spanning from Koblenz to Luxembourg and probably some of the most stunning landscape Germany can offer. Together with its two small tributaries, the Saar and the Ruwer, the Mosel composes one wine growing region, considered the oldest in Germany. Here you'll find wine presses from Roman times, a testament to the long history of viticulture here and the large scale of its introduction by the Romans. Around 5,000 winegrowers cultivate 9,000 hectares across 125 wine towns here in the Mosel. As the fifth largest wine region in Germany, it's amongst the most difficult conditions for any winegrower, with its steep, extreme vineyards. Today half of the vineyards are on steep and terraced sites with a slope of over 30 degrees, some planted at an astounding 70-degree gradient! On these precipitous inclines, nearly all grapes have to be picked by hand.
The Mosel winegrowers rightly see themselves as Riesling specialists, as this noble white variety thrives in the conditions here. The protected valley location makes the region one of the warmest climates in Germany. The steep slate slopes above the rivers store the sun's heat during the day and release it again at night. The roots of the vines penetrate deep into the ground to seek water and minerals. In this way, the winemakers can produce uniquely fine, fruity wines that have an enormous depth of flavor and a relatively low alcohol content - ideal for easy enjoyment.
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