Charles Smith Eve Chardonnay 2021 vs Riesling Spatlese Abtei Himmerod Mosel 2024
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £9.99 | £9.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | — | Abtei Himmerod |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Chardonnay | Riesling |
| Region | — | Mosel |
| Sweetness | — | Off-dry |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Charles Smith Eve Chardonnay 2021
Charles Smith Eve Chardonnay is a vibrant and expressive white wine from Washington State, showcasing the purity and elegance of the variety. With aromas of freshly cut apple, white flowers, and subtle grape skin notes, it delivers a clean, rounded palate full of crisp, juicy fruit flavours. This Chardonnay exemplifies the variety’s character, with no apparent influence from new oak, highlighting freshness, balance, and natural fruit intensity. Meet the Producer Charles Smith Wines is renowned for producing expressive and approachable wines that reflect the terroir of Washington State. The winery combines modern winemaking techniques with meticulous vineyard management, focusing on aromatic purity, freshness, and vibrant fruit character. Production The Chardonnay grapes are carefully harvested at optimal ripeness and gently pressed to preserve delicate aromatics. Fermentation and ageing are conducted with minimal intervention to maintain the wine’s natural freshness and varietal expression. This process ensures a clean, balanced wine with fine acidity and a refined, creamy texture. Tasting Notes Charles Smith Chardonnay presents a bright, pale yellow colour. The nose offers aromas of Asian pear, Honey Crisp apple, lemon curd, and delicate white floral notes. On the palate, it is dry, creamy, and smooth, with flavours of citrus blossom, white peach, and subtle minerality that create depth and elegance. The finish is fresh, balanced, and persistent. Food Match Ideal with light seafood dishes, grilled halibut with pineapple salsa, or subtly seasoned poultry. It also pairs beautifully with creamy pasta dishes or garlic fries, making it versatile for both casual and refined meals. Grape Chardonnay 100%
Riesling Spatlese Abtei Himmerod Mosel 2024
Abtei Himmerod Riesling Spätlese is an elegant, off-dry white wine from the Mosel , one of Germany 's most celebrated wine regions. Grown on steep, slate-rich vineyards along the Mosel River and crafted from 100% Riesling , it is a wine of real finesse, combining vibrant acidity, delicate fruit, and a distinctive mineral character that is unmistakably Mosel. Why You'll Love It Mosel Riesling is one of the wine world's great benchmarks, and Abtei Himmerod is a historic estate that captures its essence beautifully. The combination of steep slate slopes, a cool continental climate, and meticulous vineyard management produces grapes of exceptional quality and aromatic complexity. Spätlese, meaning late harvest, indicates grapes picked at optimal ripeness for added depth and natural sweetness, balanced by the region's signature crisp acidity. This is Riesling at its most expressive and rewarding. Vineyard & Production Grapes are hand-harvested from steep slate vineyards along the Mosel River, where the dark slate soils absorb heat during the day and release it at night, helping the grapes ripen slowly and develop intense aromatic complexity. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel at controlled temperatures to preserve purity and freshness, before a brief period on fine lees adds subtle texture and depth prior to bottling. Tasting Notes Pale straw with green highlights. The nose is fresh and aromatic, with citrus peel, green apple, white flowers, and a characteristic slate minerality. On the palate, off-dry and beautifully balanced, with flavours of apricot and peach supported by crisp, refreshing acidity and a long, clean, mineral finish. Serve well chilled at 8 to 10 degrees. Perfect Pairings A wonderfully versatile food wine. Pairs beautifully with seafood, sushi, lightly spiced Asian cuisine, roast poultry, and fresh goat's cheese. Also an excellent match for Thai green curry, Vietnamese spring rolls, or a simple smoked trout salad. The Blend 100% Riesling
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