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. Egon Müller is one of the most historic and beloved producers of Riesling in the world, and this is the "introductory wine" of his legendary estate. It is a delicious "drink me now!" affair with the same penetrating minerality and luscious texture of his Prädikat level wines, at a much lower price (and lower sugar content as well!).

(Riesling 100%)