Markus Molitor Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Spatlese White Capsule 2018

If you know, you know... Molitor is a rockstar, whose wines are brilliant, minerally, pure expressions that we call “epiphany-level”. Their acidity, stoniness and constellations of fruit are mind-boggling, and they are so fun to drink and KEEP drinking. Lower acidity, amazing freshness, a balanced kiss of sweetness, you will not be able to put the glass down! Our price today is superb – we highly recommend grabbing a few of these for near or long-term drinking!

Markus Molitor is only 40, but he has been running his family estate for 20 years now. During this period, he has increased the vineyard area to 40 ha, with holdings in some of the best vineyards in middle Mosel,and one in the Saar. His approach is terroir focused, and he only uses natural yeasts. Wines are matured in a mix of stainless steel and large (neutral) oak barrels. The Ürziger Würzgarten site is traditionally considered to be a specialty among the Middle Mosel vineyards because of its red iron-rich soil, which is mixed with fine slate. This gives the wines grown here a totally different character, with spice and opulent fruit, as well as a crisp, hearty backbone, which produces a tremendously full-bodied wine when combined with a hint of residual sugar.

Only 20 cases! First come, first served, collectors and cognoscenti!

PAIRING IDEAS: A clean, pure, zesty, palate-sparking rice noodle salad, with lime, fish sauce, and lemongrass is just what the doctor ordered. Here’s a recipe for you!

MUSIC SUGGESTIONS: An epiphany wine with an epiphany song! So, it only makes sense to blast some Miley Cyrus “Wrecking Ball”.