Thread: [TN] My first Frankenwien ('07 Wirsching Scheurebe)

On Nov 3, 1:10*am, Mark Lipton <not...@eudrup.ude> wrote:
> Over the years, I have occasionally lamented my situation in comparison
> to Dale's, as I can't generally go to my local retailer and find Coche
> Dury Meusaults discounted to $10 for a 375. *Yes, I can buy over the
> Internet, but my "buy local" ethic is strained by such moves. *So, it is
> with pleasure that I note that our one local retailer of note has been
> improving its selection dramatically. *It now stocks two Edmunds St.
> John wines ('08 Fairbairn Syrah and '08 Bone Jolly) as well as a good
> selection of Oregon Pinots and other goodies. *Even more surprising,
> though, was the sight of a bocksbeutel on their shelves:
>
> 2007 Hans Wirsching Scheurebe Kabinett Iphopfer Kalb
> nose: petrol, flowers, lemons, minerals
> palate: light, good acidity, dry, crisp finish
>
> Very light and refreshing with a beguiling nose and a dry mouthfeel.
> Very enjoyable, and how appropriate to have Frankenwein shortly after
> Halloween! ;-)
>
> Mark Lipton

I've only had a Scheurebe in Europe. Never seen one on the shelves
here but like you I tend to try to buy locally.

Eek!! I just noticed the typo in my title. If Michael P or Anders T
reads this, I *do* know how to spell Wein! ;-)

Mark

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"Mark Lipton" <[email protected]> skrev i melding
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> Eek!! I just noticed the typo in my title. If Michael P or Anders T
> reads this, I *do* know how to spell Wein! ;-)
>
> Mark
>
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> Eek!! I just noticed the typo in my title. If Michael P or Anders T
> reads this, I *do* know how to spell Wein! ;-)
>
> Mark
> Wien an der Wien!

M.

Mark Lipton wrote:

> Eek!! I just noticed the typo in my title. If Michael P or
> Anders T reads this, I *do* know how to spell Wein! ;-)

No problem at all!

BTW, "Wien" is German for Vienna (my birth & home city), but you
probably know that quite well ... ;-)

M.

Argentobarbus wrote:

>> Eek!! I just noticed the typo in my title. If Michael P or
>> Anders T reads this, I *do* know how to spell Wein! ;-)

> Wien an der Wien!

Just to explain this to those unfamiliar with Vienna:

Vienna lies not only on the banks of the river Danube (everybody
knows, of course), but also on the bank of a river called "Wien"
like the city itself. In fact, although it's called "Wienfluss" in
German ("River Wien"), it's not a river at all, more a beck or
ditch.

Take a look:

<http://www.diekelten.at/WienflussStadtpark.555.jpg>

Or try google pics searching "wienfluss".

So "Wien an der Wien" means "Vienna on the (banks of the river)
Vienna".

M.

On Nov 3, 1:10*am, Mark Lipton <not...@eudrup.ude> wrote:
> Over the years, I have occasionally lamented my situation in comparison
> to Dale's, as I can't generally go to my local retailer and find Coche
> Dury Meusaults discounted to $10 for a 375. *Yes, I can buy over the
> Internet, but my "buy local" ethic is strained by such moves. *So, it is
> with pleasure that I note that our one local retailer of note has been
> improving its selection dramatically. *It now stocks two Edmunds St.
> John wines ('08 Fairbairn Syrah and '08 Bone Jolly) as well as a good
> selection of Oregon Pinots and other goodies. *Even more surprising,
> though, was the sight of a bocksbeutel on their shelves:
>
> 2007 Hans Wirsching Scheurebe Kabinett Iphopfer Kalb
> nose: petrol, flowers, lemons, minerals
> palate: light, good acidity, dry, crisp finish
>
> Very light and refreshing with a beguiling nose and a dry mouthfeel.
> Very enjoyable, and how appropriate to have Frankenwein shortly after
> Halloween! ;-)
>
> Mark Lipton

I've never had their Scheurebe, but liked their Riesling and Silvaner.
Very well respected producer.
And while I'm in a market with occasional great closeouts, I've missed
the $10 Coche.