{"product_id":"weingut-max-ferd-richter-weissburgunder-pinot-blanc","title":"Weingut Max Ferd. Richter Weißburgunder Pinot Blanc","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eWeingut Max Ferd. Richter Weißburgunder Pinot Blanc\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a rare and highly elegant expression of the Pinot Blanc grape, crafted by a legendary, 300-year-old family estate in Germany’s prestigious \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eMosel region\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. While the estate dedicates 95% of its vineyards to Riesling, this specific wine is produced from a mere 5% plot of Weissburgunder vines. The vines are cultivated on a steep hillside composed of pebble-covered \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003egray slate soils\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e that date back to the last ice age. This distinctive cool-climate terroir allows for a slow grape ripening process, preserving the wine's vibrant freshness while imbuing it with a profound sense of place. In the cellar, the grapes are gently pressed and fermented with \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eindigenous wild yeasts\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e inside traditional, 10-year-old oak \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003efuders\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (large barrels). This careful winemaking technique strikes a beautiful balance, imparting a subtle roundness without overshadowing the grape's pristine fruit profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOn the nose, this bone-dry white wine opens with refreshing spring-like aromas of \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003egooseberry, white currant, and ripe pear\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, layered with delicate hints of fresh green herbs, elderflower, and hay. The palate is slim, lean, and intensely elegant, showing off a vibrant but perfectly integrated \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eMosel acidity\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Ripe orchard fruits transition beautifully into a creamy meltiness from the old oak barrel aging. The finish is remarkably structured and long-lasting, driven by a crisp, \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eflinty slate-stone minerality\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e that clearly distinguishes its unique Mosel origin from bolder, more muscular expressions found in other European regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThanks to its moderate, harmonic acidity and structured body, this Pinot Blanc is an exceptionally versatile food companion. Its crisp profile cuts elegantly through rich textures, making it a perfect match for \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ecreamy pasta dishes, mushroom risottos, and vegetable tarts\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. It provides a spectacular foil for white meats like \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eroast chicken, veal blanquette, or Wiener Schnitzel\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and its distinctive mineral backbone sings alongside \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eflaky white fish, garlic shrimp, and raw oysters\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Additionally, its subtle herbal undertones make it one of the rare wines that pairs beautifully with seasonal \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003egreen asparagus\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, as well as lighter summer salads and soft cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48109883687133,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/Weingut-Max-Ferd.-Richter-Weisburgunder-2.webp?v=1782849505","url":"https:\/\/taylorswineshop.com\/products\/weingut-max-ferd-richter-weissburgunder-pinot-blanc","provider":"Taylor's Wine Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}