Halbtrocken

Literally “half-dry” in German, the term Halbtrocken designates German wines that have between 5 and 18 g/l of residual sugar.

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Halbtrocken translates as “half-dry” in German and is used to designate wines that have between 5 and 18 g/l of residual sugar depending on the total acidity. Today, the term is considered outdated and is used with declining frequency. Instead, producer prefer to use the term feinherb in its place.

Like feinherb, this designation is part of an older, more traditional set of terms used to describe the sweetness and quality of German wines, particularly Rieslings.

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Laurent Tribut Chablis MAGNUM 2023

Laurent Tribut Chablis MAGNUM 2023

Chardonnay | France, Burgundy

Ripe aromas of poached pear and apple compote are laced with hints of iodine, lemon rind and a whiff of brine. The succulent, round and sappy middle weight flavors display notably better than average persistence on the citrusy, clean and nicely dry finale. This punches above its weight and is worth a look. Drink 2028+ ♥ Outstanding Top ValueAllen Meadows, Burghound 89-91 Points
$325
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Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo 'Monprivato' 2018
The Giuseppe Mascarello 2018 Barolo Monprivato reveals an open and accessible personality. This wine is an immediate charmer. I tasted these wines with the Mascarello family seated across the table from me, and during our chat, they explained that this was a gratifying vintage in terms of farming and winemaking. The growing season was not too hot, and high alcohol levels were not an issue, they say. In the case of this wine, we are greeted to mild tannins and a pretty bouquet with delicate flora
Original price was: $735.Current price is: $665.
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Cascina Fontana Barolo 2016

Cascina Fontana Barolo 2016

Nebbiolo | Piedmont, Barolo

Undoubtedly the best Fontana Barolo Classico I’ve had! Brooding yet open - perhaps explained by the mix of Castiglione Falletto (brooding) and La Morra (open) fruit.Undoubtedly the best Fontana Barolo Classico I’ve had. A little sappy, resinous (in a nice way)  layer of tannin combines with ripe even line of nutty tannin, fruit comes, building through the mid palate and lingers. This just needs time. It has that Castiglione Falleto youthful brooding nature to it. Give it a couple of yea
$175
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Domaine Henri Germain Meursault 1er Cru 'Charmes' 2022
“The 2022 Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes is especially good this year, offering up aromas of citrus oil, lemon curd, pear, white flowers and bread dough framed by a deft touch of youthful reduction. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and suave, with a deep, multidimensional core of fruit, racy acids and chalky structuring extract, it concludes with a penetrating finish.”William Kelly, The Wine Advocate 93-95 Points“The 2022 Meursault Charmes 1er Cru has a primal yet well-defined bouque
$392
$377ea in any 3+
$362ea in any 6+
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