St. Christopher A TRADITIONAL GERMAN WINE EXPERIENCE SINCE 1992 ST. CHRISTOPHER MOSEL, GERMANY “Highly Rated Mosel Wines” www.stchristopher.godaddysites.com ST. CHRISTOPHER The St. Christopher wines comprise of some of the most exciting, unique and highest quality wines being produced in Germany. St. Christopher offers highly rated Mosel wines like the Top 100 Piesporter Goldtropfchen Spatlese as well well as old German classics likes Zeller Schwarze Katz and Liebfraumilch. Today the wines range from Rheinhessen Gewurztraminer from to Holidays classics like, Glühwein. The St. Christopher project started in 1992 as a collaboration between Manfred Bauer and Gunther Schlink with the idea of sourcing the best Germany has to offer under one brand. MOSEL, GERMANY The Mosel region, named after the river [Grosslagen], which encompass multiple that formed it, is the third largest of the 13 Einzellagen. Most of the vineyards are wine growing regions in Germany. Based planted on the steep slopes that rise up on international acclaim, it is considered from the banks of each river. the most popular German wine region and Their proximity to the river provides the Riesling is far and away the most import- vines with the microclimate needed to ant grape grown here. produce the highest quality wines. The combination of extended daylight during Originally referred to as Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, the growing season, due to Germany’s as the region encompasses the valleys of northern latitude – an average of nearly 15 those three rivers, the region’s name was hours daily – along with the temperate condensed to Mosel in 2007 to make it climate and unique soil composition are more consumer friendly. important factors as to why the vineyards of Germany are the ideal home for the The vineyards of the Mosel are comprised noble Riesling vine. of single-vineyard designated plots [Einzellagen] and larger demarcations QUALITY GERMAN WINE The German Qualitysystem is following European law. Tafelwein and Landwein is TBA basic consumer wine Qualitätswein is equivalent to AOC in BA France or DOC(G) in Italy and is related BEERENAUSLESE to Wine Areas like „ Qualitätswein Nahe“ or „Chianti DOCG“ AUSLESE Unique in the German law is the Regulation of Prädikatswein. No other country besides Austria has this regulation. SPATLESE Prädikatswein is completly naturally fermented. It is KABINETT not allowed to add sugar or change anything in the most. QUALITATSWEIN OR QBA TAFELWEIN & LANDWEIN (TABLE WINE) GOLDTROPFCHEN KABINETT While the nose is a bit earthy and brambly, there's plenty of zesty lemon and lime flavor on the palate of this off-dry wine. It's light-bodied and juicy with a lacy sugariness that lingers on the finish "Best Buys" Wine Enthusiast REGION Mosel APPELLATION Piesporter Goldtröpfchen VARIETAL 100% Riesling ALCOHOL 8% BOTTLE SIZE 750 ML CASE PACK 12 CASE WEIGHT 36 lbs. UPS CODE 0 22916 20050 3 RATING 89 Points- Wine Enthusiast GOLDTROPFCHEN SPATLESE Inviting aromas of apple blossom and crushed slate introduce this fresh fruity semi-sweet Riesling. Not a deeply complex wine but a rim of tea tannins and pollen notes lend nuance to the finish Top 100 "Best Buys" Wine Enthusiast REGION Mosel APPELLATION Piesporter Goldtröpfchen VARIETAL 100% Riesling ALCOHOL 8.5% BOTTLE SIZE 750 ML CASE PACK 12 CASE WEIGHT 36 lbs. UPS CODE 0 22916 20018 3 RATING 89 Points- Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Best Buys GOLDTROPFCHEN AUSLESE Purity and precision abound in this exceptionally light-footed sweet Riesling. It's buoyantly fruity, bolstered by waves of ripe white peach, pear, and yellow plum flavors. The finish feels edged by a fine filigree of lime acidity. 90 Points Wine Enthusiast REGION Mosel APPELLATION Piesporter Goldtröpfchen VARIETAL 100% Riesling ALCOHOL 8.5% BOTTLE SIZE 750 ML CASE PACK 12 CASE WEIGHT 36 lbs. UPS CODE 0 22916 20056 3 RATING 90 Points- Wine Enthusiast Best Buy GEWURZTRAMINER Whiffs of apple, pear, and lemon suggest a shyer aromatic expression, but the palate of this off-dry wine is surprisingly sunny and bright. Fresh tange- rine and nectarine flavors are accented by hints of caramel and bee pollen. The finish lingers on a delicately lacy sweetness. 89 Points "Best Buy" Wine Enthusiast PIESPORTER MICHELSBERG Piesporter Michelsberg Riesling is from the vineyards located in and around the small village of Piesport, harvested from a collection of individual plots. Qualitätswein Riesling Michelsberg Riesling Kabinett Produced from the vineyards in, and around, the small Mosel village of Piesport. This wine is pleasingly fruity with hints of apple and pear and a touch of citrus on the finish. It goes well with lighter fare or on its own as an aperitif. Spätlese Produced from Riesling grapes grown in, and around, the middle Mosel village of Piesport. Our Michelsberg Riesling Spätlese offers the perfect balance between crisp acidity and beautiful ripe fruit. Enjoy with seafood, salads, and other lighter fare. Auslese Offers rich pear and sweet melon flavors with a touch of citrus and mineral on the finish. Best served with spicy Asian fare, smoked pork or honey-baked ham. LIEBFRAUMILCH Blend from the Rhine Valley. Translates to milk of the blessed mother. Fresh and fruity aromas along with mineral and subtle citrus notes. Balanced acidity and sweetness. Pairs well with fish, shellfish and spicy Asian dinner. ZELLER SCHWARZ KATZ The St. Christopher Zeller presumed that the wine in Schwarze Katz is produced that barrel the cat so heavily in the village of Zell along guarded was the best and Germany's Mosel River. most special of the vintage. The legend is, there was a The wine, is a Riesling black cat in one of the most blend that is very popular cellars along the approachable with a Mosel, that would each delightful fruitiness which vintage aggressively guard a is slightly sweet, a perfect barrel of Zeller wine that pairing wine for Asian was cellared alongside many Cuisines. other wine barrels. The locals and wine merchants ST. CHRISTOPHER GLUHWEIN The traditional hot spiced name comes from the red wine, perfect for your holi- hot irons used to heat the day gatherings and a great wine when the drink first way to warm up on cold became popular hundreds of winter nights. Hints of spice years ago. Many of the and cloves served warm in a recipes have remained the mug. Heat up in a crockpot same since the drink’s early to fill the room with the days where a base of red smell of Christmas Joy. wine is combined with the popular spices of the The German word itself season, including citrus, directly translates to mean cinnamon, star anise, cloves, ‘glow wine’ in English. This and vanilla. Traditional Red Made with red wine and blended with cinna- mon, nutmeg and other natural spices. The original German holiday drink of choice. Christmas spirit in a bottle. Traditional White Made with white wine and blended with honey, caramel and various rich and hearty spices. Cherry Blueberry Made with red wine with a Made with red wine with a blend of natural cherry blend of natural blueberry juice. Cloves, cinnamon, juice. Sweet and fruity orange and lemon peels. with a hint of spice. 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