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Feinherb

While there is no strict definition, nor is it legally defined within German wine law, many growers use Feinherb to indicate quality wines that are off-dry. Today it is commonly used in place of the less popular designation ‘halbtrocken’.

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Feinherb is a traditional German term that indicates quality. It has been permitted on German wine labels since 2000 but is actually part of an older set of terms used to describe the sweetness and quality of German Rieslings. While there is no strict definition, nor is it legally defined within German wine law, many growers use it for quality wines that are off-dry. Feinherb is often used in place of the less popular traditional designation ‘halbtrocken’, as well as for wines that are slightly sweeter than regulations dictate for halbtrocken wines.

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R.Pouillon ‘Les Valnons’ Grand Cru Aÿ 2014

Chardonnay | Vallée de la Marne, Aÿ

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$295
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Domaine Hubert Lignier Chambolle-Musigny Vielles Vignes 2017

Pinot Noir | Chambolle-Musigny, France

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