{"title":"Germany","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerman wines might have the most detailed classification system known to man, and let's not get started on the pronunciation.\u003c\/strong\u003e These challenges might seem like a big hurdle to overcome, but your efforts will be well rewarded. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd while this might be an under-appreciated wine region, in the American market, not on the shelves at DECANTsf!\u003c\/strong\u003e Like all other German wine geeks the world over, we know the age-ability, food friendliness, and damn deliciousness of these stellar wines. Filter by Grape Variety or Appellation to find iconic Riesling from the Rheingau, to the quintesentially German Scheurebe, Silvaner, Müller-Thurgau, and Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerms to Know:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrädikatswein:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e This is the highest classification for German wines and indicates the level of ripeness of the grapes at harvest. Prädikatswein wines are classified into six categories, from driest to sweetest: \u003cem\u003eKabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese, Eiswein, and Trockenbeerenauslese.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrocken\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e: This term means \"dry\" in German and is commonly found on labels to indicate that the wine is dry in style. This is especially important for German Rieslings, as many people mistakenly assume that all Rieslings are sweet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrosses Gewächs (GG)\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/em\u003e This term, often abbreviated as GG, is used for top-quality dry wines produced from specific vineyard sites. It's a designation used primarily in the regions of the Mosel, Rheingau, Rheinhessen, and Pfalz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeingut\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/em\u003e This term means \"winery\" or \"estate\" in German and is often found on labels to indicate the producer of the wine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rings-saumagen-spatburgunder-gg-pfalz-germany-2022","title":"Rings 'Saumagen GG' Spätburgunder, Pfalz, Germany 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"483\" data-start=\"46\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"483\" data-start=\"46\"\u003eRings is a family-run estate in the Pfalz region, renowned for producing high-quality Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder). The estate has garnered a reputation for its meticulous vineyard management, utilizing sustainable practices to produce wines that showcase the elegance and complexity of the region's terroir. Rings’ philosophy is to emphasize the natural expression of the fruit, crafting wines that are both approachable and age-worthy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2340\" data-start=\"485\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"689\" data-start=\"485\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"500\" data-start=\"487\"\u003eWINEMAKER\u003c\/strong\u003e: Steffen and Andy Rings \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"835\" data-start=\"690\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"703\" data-start=\"692\"\u003eFARMING\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sustainable \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"882\" data-start=\"836\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"849\" data-start=\"838\"\u003eVARIETY\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100% Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1268\" data-start=\"883\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"896\" data-start=\"885\"\u003eTERROIR\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Pfalz region, located in southwestern Germany, benefits from a warm climate and diverse soils, including limestone, sandstone, and clay, which provide excellent conditions for growing Spätburgunder.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eFrom the historic Saumagen vineyard in Kallstadt, an iconic site with limestone-rich soils studded with fossilized coral and chalk; warm Pfalz climate moderated by cool forest and sandstone hills; Grand Cru (GG) parcel farmed for low yields to emphasize structure and minerality. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1268\" data-start=\"883\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVINIFICATION: \u003c\/strong\u003eSpontaneous\/native fermentation; whole-cluster portion (unspecified); extended maceration for depth and tannin refinement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1268\" data-start=\"883\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAGING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged in French oak barrels (mix of new and used) to integrate structure and lift aromatics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1268\" data-start=\"883\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLifted red cherry and wild strawberry with rose petal, cedar, and underbrush; fine chalky tannins and crystalline acidity; a long, mineral-etched finish showing limestone tension and finesse.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1268\" data-start=\"883\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRINGS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Duck confit, porchetta with herbs, roasted root vegetables, mushroom tagliatelle, washed-rind cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1268\" data-start=\"883\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSCORES: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e94 – James Suckling; 94 – Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45862841417881,"sku":null,"price":154.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0493\/7164\/4057\/files\/RingsSpatburgunderGG2022.png?v=1762376036"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0493\/7164\/4057\/collections\/Untitled_design_7b18efe0-fa9b-4df4-8cc2-bde4b018a553.png?v=1713809680","url":"https:\/\/decantsanfrancisco.myshopify.com\/collections\/germany.oembed","provider":"DECANTsf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}