Wine style
Wine style
German Grauburgunder
German Grauburgunder
German Grauburgunder
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Germany
While its Italian cousin plays it safe by the pool, Grauburgunder puts on a suit and orders a steak. It delivers a full-bodied experience packed with ripe stone fruit and a nutty finish that screams sophistication.
While its Italian cousin plays it safe by the pool, Grauburgunder puts on a suit and orders a steak. It delivers a full-bodied experience packed with ripe stone fruit and a nutty finish that screams sophistication.
While its Italian cousin plays it safe by the pool, Grauburgunder puts on a suit and orders a steak. It delivers a full-bodied experience packed with ripe stone fruit and a nutty finish that screams sophistication.
Body
Just Right
Tannins
No Resistance
Barely Felt
Pillowy Presence
Serious Grip
The Brick Wall
Acidity
A Little Zing
Sugar
Savagely Dry
LEADERS
The story
Monastic roots
Ruland's discovery
Dry evolution
Cistercian monks originally hauled these vines from Burgundy to Germany, but a merchant named Johann Ruland stumbled upon wild vines in a wildly overgrown garden in Speyer back in 1711. He crafted a sweet wine called Ruländer, which dominated for decades until modern winemakers decided to dry it out, rename it, and turn it into the crisp, food-friendly powerhouse we drink today.
Cistercian monks originally hauled these vines from Burgundy to Germany, but a merchant named Johann Ruland stumbled upon wild vines in a wildly overgrown garden in Speyer back in 1711. He crafted a sweet wine called Ruländer, which dominated for decades until modern winemakers decided to dry it out, rename it, and turn it into the crisp, food-friendly powerhouse we drink today.
Cistercian monks originally hauled these vines from Burgundy to Germany, but a merchant named Johann Ruland stumbled upon wild vines in a wildly overgrown garden in Speyer back in 1711. He crafted a sweet wine called Ruländer, which dominated for decades until modern winemakers decided to dry it out, rename it, and turn it into the crisp, food-friendly powerhouse we drink today.
Why it's special
Serious texture
Oak usage
Food versatile
German winemakers refuse to let Grauburgunder become boring water-wine. They let the skins hang around a bit longer or use oak barrels to extract serious texture and spice. This results in a golden colored liquid that balances creamy richness with enough zip to handle heavy pork dishes or schnitzel, occupying a delicious middle ground between light summer gluggers and heavy Chardonnays.
German winemakers refuse to let Grauburgunder become boring water-wine. They let the skins hang around a bit longer or use oak barrels to extract serious texture and spice. This results in a golden colored liquid that balances creamy richness with enough zip to handle heavy pork dishes or schnitzel, occupying a delicious middle ground between light summer gluggers and heavy Chardonnays.
German winemakers refuse to let Grauburgunder become boring water-wine. They let the skins hang around a bit longer or use oak barrels to extract serious texture and spice. This results in a golden colored liquid that balances creamy richness with enough zip to handle heavy pork dishes or schnitzel, occupying a delicious middle ground between light summer gluggers and heavy Chardonnays.
Who's gonna like it
Grigio fatigued
Texture seekers
Safe bet
Anyone suffering from Pinot Grigio fatigue will find salvation here. It is perfect for Chardonnay lovers looking for a vacation from vanilla bombs but who still crave that satisfying mouthfeel. Grauburgunder is also for the dinner party host who needs one bottle to pair with everything from roast chicken to spicy noodles without offending the snobs or confusing the novices.
Anyone suffering from Pinot Grigio fatigue will find salvation here. It is perfect for Chardonnay lovers looking for a vacation from vanilla bombs but who still crave that satisfying mouthfeel. Grauburgunder is also for the dinner party host who needs one bottle to pair with everything from roast chicken to spicy noodles without offending the snobs or confusing the novices.
Anyone suffering from Pinot Grigio fatigue will find salvation here. It is perfect for Chardonnay lovers looking for a vacation from vanilla bombs but who still crave that satisfying mouthfeel. Grauburgunder is also for the dinner party host who needs one bottle to pair with everything from roast chicken to spicy noodles without offending the snobs or confusing the novices.
REGIONS
Baden
Stretching endlessly along the French border, this is where Germans go when they want to pretend they are in the Mediterranean. It is the warmest spot in the country and Pinot Noir absolutely loves it here.
Stretching endlessly along the French border, this is where Germans go when they want to pretend they are in the Mediterranean. It is the warmest spot in the country and Pinot Noir absolutely loves it here.
Pfalz
Imagine a place so warm that almond trees bloom alongside the vines. It feels more Mediterranean than Teutonic here, offering a relaxed vibe where quantity meets surprisingly high quality in a glass.
Imagine a place so warm that almond trees bloom alongside the vines. It feels more Mediterranean than Teutonic here, offering a relaxed vibe where quantity meets surprisingly high quality in a glass.
SUB-REGIONS
Kaiserstuhl
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Baden
)
Germany usually gets typed as a fridge, but this extinct volcano acts like a massive solar panel. It gets incredibly toasty here, allowing red wines to ripen so well you might think you teleported to France.
Germany usually gets typed as a fridge, but this extinct volcano acts like a massive solar panel. It gets incredibly toasty here, allowing red wines to ripen so well you might think you teleported to France.
Tuniberg
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Baden
)
Often mistaken for the Kaiserstuhl's little brother, this flat-topped elevation actually sits on Jurassic limestone rather than volcanic rock. It is a floral paradise offering burgundies with serious backbone and less heat than its neighbor.
Often mistaken for the Kaiserstuhl's little brother, this flat-topped elevation actually sits on Jurassic limestone rather than volcanic rock. It is a floral paradise offering burgundies with serious backbone and less heat than its neighbor.
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