Weltachs Winery from Germany produces great wine for real people who want to enjoy quality wines at affordable prices for daily consumption. That says it all -- as such our wines reflect the finest traditions of German winemaking over the course of centuries. All Weltachs wines, whites, reds, rosés, and sparklers, are created to be savored when purchased. Some of them can easily be stored for several years for improved flavor with bottle ageing under proper storage conditions. Weltachs is devoted to maintaining the highest standards of Germany’s ecologically-friendly grape production and vinification procedures to assure clean, flavorful, true grape-varietal, typical-varietal flavors. Our Wines: **Riesling - Current Vintage: 2017 Grape: 100% Riesling Tasting Notes: Off Dry, crisp, light yellow color with aromas of green apple, and citrus including grapefruit with a hint of roses. Pairing suggestions: Freshwater and salt water fish, seafood, sushi, light flesh poultry, salads such as seafood, chicken, egg salad, and white- and pink flesh meats such as veal, pork, small game, also egg dishes and creamy pastas. Mildly-spiced smoked or cured meats ham, turkey, mild and medium cheeses. Serving Temperature: Serve cool at about / 6’ – 8’C/46’ – 50’F Longevity: 3 – 6 years under proper storage conditions **Spätlese – Late Harvest Selection Current Vintage: 2017 Grapes include: Gewürztraminer and Weissburgunder (Pinot blanc) and others with proportions varying by vintage characteristics to assure consistant blend and flavor. Tasting notes: Ripe, medium-sweet, fulsome wine with some tropic fruit like banana underlying basic green apple and rich yellow grapefruit, with a slightly more intense light yellow color. Pairing suggestions: More robust fish and full-bodied seafood dishes baked, sautéed, fried, roasted poultry, creamed dishes, veal and fruit-based desserts. Serve cool, about 6’ – 8’C/46’ -50’F Longevity: 2 – 6 years in proper storage conditions **Rosé is 100% Portugieser featuring the new 2017 vintage. Tasting notes: Very bright red color with a shimmering orange – gold reflection, finely-delineated fruit flavors and notes of red raspberry and cherries, with a reasonable residual sugar. Pairing suggestions: given its hardly-perceptible acidity and bright flavors, Weltachs Rosé may well be the perfect choice for ‘round the clock enjoyment to be an accompaniment for salads of all sorts – greens, vegetable, seafood, chicken, steak, ham, tabbouleh, quinoa, couscous and other grains… a natural for sandwiches even spiced meats and Italian style delicatessen. Goes well with deep-fried foods as chicken, calamari, clams, onion rings, and broccoli, cauliflower, mushroom caps, stuffed jalapeños as well as sliders, barbecue or ribs. Matches well with fruit, cookies, and non-chocolate dessert and for simple sipping on its own as a pre-lunch aperitif, afternoon or evening refresher. Perfect for picnics, the beach, on the porch or terrace – or even with Christmas baked goods. Serving temperature: Very cool to somewhat cold depending on the time of year, 5’ – 7’C/42’F – 48’F Longevity: 2 – 3 years... being irresistible, it probably will be drunk up prior to any cellaring... **Dornfelder (aka “Sweet Thorn“ in the US) is an off dry red wine made exclusively from the Dornfelder grape using heat extraction methods to obtain maximum color intensity and suppress extraction of bitterness. Current Vintage: 2017 Tasting notes: Ruby red in color, this Dornfelder is mild and fruity with balanced sweetness and acidity tasting of strawberry and dark cherry, off dry. Pairing suggestions: A basic drinking red which pairs well with virtually all meats, most firm or aged cheeses, casseroles, and tomato-based sauces thanks to very low acidity and slight sweetness. An excellent choice for everyday enjoyment. Serving temperature: Slightly chilled or cool around 9’ – 11C/52’F – 56’F Longevity: 3 – 5 years with proper storage