Riesling Battle! France vs Germany

Barramundays, Wine & Vinyl Presents:
War of the Rieslings, France vs Germany!
Paired with Saxelby's Cheese!


Considered by many top wine critics to be the finest white wine variety on earth, Riesling finds two of its finest expressions in Germany and the Alsace region of France. 




The most popular misconception about Riesling is that the wines it produces are sticky-sweet. In fact, although some of the finest Rieslings are sweet, the majority are dry or off-dry, with a crisp, refreshing acidity that makes them perfect with food- a German Riesling with full flavored or spicy food (Thai), or an Alsace version with foie gras or crab cakes, for example.


Riesling is know for its terrior-expressiveness, each wine's character being clearly influenced by its place of origin. This battle will also be about style. Which will carry the day?


Forstmeister Geltz Zilliken Saarburger Riesling 2009 from Mosel, Germany
Lighter and lower in alcohol, with crisp minerality and floral notes, German Rieslings tend to be more restrained in style than Alsatian Rieslings.


Louis Sipp Riesling 2008 from Alsace, France
Alsatian Rieslings tend to have a richer character, and this is no exception, with plenty of fruit and a medium body. 


Tonight at Barramundi. 
We Are Drinking the Wine..
with DJ Ilmo Spinning Groovy Lounge.
67 Clinton St.
(between Stanton & Rivington)
NYC