Featured German Wine: Hirsch Feinherb Riesling

Vintage: 2012
Producer: Hirsch
Classification: Deutscher Qualitiswein (PGI) Feinherb
Region: Nahe
Country of Origin: Germany
Wine Grape: Riesling

Alcohol By Volume: 12%

Price: p1,400

Serving temperature: 7-10ºC
Decanting: Not Recommended
Drinking window: 2015 to 2025

Cheese Pairing: Gres d’Alsace, Fourme d’Ambert, Petit Livarot, Medium Cheddar

Food accompaniments:Turbot, Pigeon, Snapper Fillet en Papillote, Clam Chowder

The 2012 Hirsch Riesling is one of the many selections of fine vintage wines from Burgundy that are now available at Clark Wine Center and other wine outlets of Yats Wine Cellars in Manila.

Climate and Viticulture: Germany, being located in the northernmost limits if the viticulture region suffers from too cold a climate. This causes several problems, foremost of which are underripeness and frosts. This can only be remedied by planting high on very steep slopes that catch the rays of the sun as it rises and sets. The steepness of the slopes however, makes it impossible for mechanical harvesting of wines and in turn, the grapes can only be harvested by hand. This contributes greatly to the higher prices of these wines. The soils in the best vineyards are made off pebbles and stone that reflect heat during night time to promote ripeness even during night time. Nahe, one of the premier regions of Germany has South East-facing vineyards that maximize the sunlight during sunrise.

Tasting notes: Mouth-watering acidity gives this wine a refreshing attitude that goes well with salty, rich, and sour dishes. It has an aromatic earthy profile that could be referred to as Petrolly or oily by some tasters. On the palate, it has a lime juice acidity that is balanced by some residual sugar. It would pair well with salty dishes such as cheeses and smoked salmon. It can also pair well with spicy Asian foods and sushi.

 
ClarkWineCenter
Bldg 6460 Clark Observatory Building
Manuel A. Roxas Highway corner A Bonifacio Ave,
Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga,
Philippines 2023

Tel: (045) 841-0006
Mobile/SMS: 0917-485-0943 or 0905-338-3856

Getting to this wine shop in Angeles City Clark Philippines
Getting to Clark Wine Center is quite simple: after entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway M A Roxas. Clark Wine Center is the stand-along white building on the right, at the corner A Bonifacio Ave.

Food and wine lovers visiting Subic, Tarlac, Bulacan, Pampanga or Angeles City might do well to wine and dine at this restaurant in Clark. This dining establishment in Clark is the recipient of Wine Spectator’s Best of Awards of Excellence recognizing some 900 restaurants across the world for their outstanding restaurant wine lists.

Yats Restaurant and Wine Lounge
Mimosa Drive past Holiday Inn,
Mimosa Leisure Estate, Clark field,
Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, Philippines 2023

Tel: (045) 599-5600
Mobile/SMS: 0917-520-4401