Prager Wachstum Bodenstein Riesling 2021 (750ml) Rutherglen

Prager Wachstum Bodenstein Riesling 2021 (750ml) RutherglenFranz Prager, co founder of the Vinea Wachau, had already earned a reputation for his wines when Toni Bodenstein married into the family. The marriage of Franzs daughter, Ilse, to Dr. Toni Bodenstein in the 1990s was the catalyst for a sweeping renaissance at the winery. Bodenstein, a biologist, geologist, and historian, spent years studying the geology of the region and focused much of his attention on preserving genetic diversity. His Arche Noah

as well as enlightened wine lovers looking for simplicity

It is precise

including such rare sites as village-level Puligny Folatières (Lalou Bize-Leroy bottles the only other parcel from this section of Folatières)

Today 45 vintners deliver grapes from the Erbach and Kiedrich vineyards to the cellar

and not too heavy

and color and tannins are gently extracted with several daily pumping overs of the tanks

Crafted from 100% Hondarrabi Zuri grapes grown at 300 meters above sea level in Aia

gardenia and lemon

which is typically light in colour due to the pinkish colouerd skins

unified by a “style” best described as a creative tension between richness and precision

fresh feel

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