Dr. H. Thanisch (Muller-Burggraef) - Bernkasteler Doctor Riesling Kabinett 2017
Price: $44.96
Producer | Dr. H. Thanisch (Muller-Burggraef) |
Country | Germany |
Varietal | Riesling |
Vintage | 2017 |
Sku | 601247 |
Size | 750ml |
Legend has it, according the Dr. H. Thanisch's website that Elector Boemund of Trier became ill sometime in the 14th century. Offering "unimaginable riches" to anyone that could cure him we was visited by medical doctors, pharmacists, and 'healers.' No one was able to cure his illness. He appeared destined to succumb to his illness until a nobleman showed up with wine made from the fruit of his vines. After so many failed 'cures' Elector Boemund was skeptical of this elixir but, he drank the wine nevertheless. Upon finding it pleasant, he finished it with enthusiasm. Miraculously, a few days later Boemund's fever broke, he recovered and the wine was determined to be the reason for his recovery. As his reward, the nobleman asked only that his vineyard in Bernkastel receive proper recognition. According to Thanisch's website he said “All I ask is that you bestow upon my wine, which only grows on the mountains of Bernkastel, a proper doctor’s degree – as it is the true doctor.” Thus, the vineyard we now know as "Berncasteler Doctor" received its name.
The Dr. H. Thanisch estate has had their portion in this vineyard since the early 19th century. The vineyard is planted on south x southwestern slopes of 65-70% at an altitude between 125-200m. Its soils are stony and heavy in slate. Because of the intense gradient in the vineyard hand harvesting is a must and the results are intense, clear, spicy and balanced wines worthy of aging.