The state of German wine appreciation is in a strange place in this country. Ask any wine professional what is the best deal in the wine world and they will say, "German Riesling." Yet, upon hearing so, those outside of the industry often react with little more than a shrug and a request for basically anything else. The reasons for this situation are numerous and complicated, from a misconception in this country about the sweetness of German wine, to the unpronounceable words written on every label, and the less-than-stellar cultural reputation of Germany in the United States. Still, the fact remains that one of the world's greatest grapes is Riesling, and while Australia, Austria, France and even the Finger Lakes make remarkable Rieslings, it is still most at home when in Germany. This wine features scents of tart lemon and soft white peach, laced with sweat (you read that right!) and mineral salts. A polished mouthfeel that has an unexpected buoyancy and generous juiciness that picks up lemon zest and peach pit accents balanced by mouthwatering salinity.