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Mosel-Saar-Ruwer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mosel-Saar-Ruwer is a German wine-growing-region in the valleys of the rivers Moselle, Saar and Ruwer near Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mosel-Saar-Ruwer   (66 words)

GermanWine.de - Archiv: Mosel-Saar-Ruwer The wines of the Mosel and its tributaries, the Saar and the Ruwer, are richly fragrant, pale in colour, lightbodied with a lively, fruity acidity. Riesling wines of great elegance and breed grow best on the steep, southern-facing slopes, particulary around Wiltingen and Scharzhofberg in the Saar-Ruwer district and in the Middle Mosel district around Bernkastel, Piesport, Wehlen, Brauneberg, Graach, Zeltingen and Erden. The slaty soil imparts a distinctive taste to Mosel wines, ranging from fine-fruity to earthy, or "flinty". english.germanwine.de /8176.0.html   (231 words)

* Mosel - (Wine): Definition Nearly all German white wines are pale yellow-gold, often with a tinge of green, with those from the Mosel being the palest of all, while the sweeter German wines tend to be a slightly deeper, pure gold shade. In its Teutonic heartland of the Mosel and Rheingau Valleys, RIESLING produces elegant wines with crisp, lime, lemon, apple and peach flavours and honeyed richness. The best German vineyards with these conditions on the Mosel River produce wines that are unique in their low alcohol, powerful aroma, and high extract. en.mimi.hu /wine/mosel.html   (643 words)

DiWineTaste - Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Ruwer is a pretty small area and generally suffer from the same problems found in Saar, that is ripeness of grapes is a condition which is not ensured every year because of the low quantity of sun rays. This enchanting region is located in the western part of Germany and goes along the course of the Mosel river from the point in which enters Germany, in the borders of France and Luxembourg, to the neighboring of the city of Koblenz where the river joins the Rhein. The area of Mosel is the part of the region which goes along the course of the homonym river up to the neighboring of the city of Koblenz. www.diwinetaste.com /dwt/en2004062.php   (2271 words)

Trier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia It is situated on the western bank of the Moselle River in a valley between low vine-covered hills of ruddy sandstone. It is located in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate near the German border with Luxembourg. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Trier   (414 words)

ninemsn Encarta - Search Results - Mosel The following excerpt is taken from Oz Clarke’s Encyclopedia of Wine and describes the wine-producing region of Mosel-Saar-Ruwer in Germany. Mosel, river, western Europe, about 515 km (320 mi) long, rising in the Vosges mountain range, north-eastern France, where it is called the Moselle... Saarland is the smallest federal state of Germany (not counting city-states) and is made up of densely forested hills, dominated by the Saar River... au.encarta.msn.com /Mosel.html   (85 words)

Mosel Wineries & Vineyards, Reviews, Maps, Tours, Photos The wines of the Mosel and the smaller rivers that join it, the Saar and the Ruwer, are pale and light bodied. Europe Wine Diary 1998 - Germany - The Saar and the Mosel - A bit out of date and a bit disjointed, but the litany of fine wines this group drank their way through on their visit to the area has to inspire you... The Mosel - This UK wine seller, Nick Dobson Wines, has a very nice overview of the area and some excellent pictures of the Mosel and the folks tending the vineyards on the steep hills rising from the river. www.chiff.com /wine/europe/mosel.htm   (745 words)

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer in Wein-Plus Wine Guide Overall it accounts for only 50% of all vineyard area, but on the steep slopes of the Mosel valley, and along the Saar and Ruwer, its share is considerably higher. Although it is only the fourth largest region in German in terms of vineyard area (its roughly 12.000 hectares are only half the size of the Pfalz or Rheinhessen), the contiguous are of Mosel, Saar and Ruwer combines considerably more quality-conscious producers and top-quality wines than any other German wine growing region. The unmistakeable characteristics of these wines are their crisp acidity, which is never sharp or overbearing, as well as their mineral character, which reminds one of wet slate, which can be ascribed to the predominance of soils rich in decomposed Devon slate. www.wein-plus.com /german_guide/anbaushow.html?anbrec=A3   (531 words)

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer The vines that grow on the slopes of the three rivers Mosel, Saar and Ruwer, have each a different character. The slopes at the river Saar are less steep than at the Mosel, therefore the vineyards receive less warmth and sunshine. Besides Riesling (56%) and Mueller-Thurgau (17%), Elbling, an old indigenous vine, is grown at the river Mosel. www.wein.de /1456.0.html   (154 words)

The German Wine Page: Mosel-Saar-Ruwer MSR's name has suffered from masses of lousy sweet plonk, made from inferior grapes and undistinguished vineyards. www.winepage.de /Mosel-Saar-Ruwer.html   (297 words)

German Wine Society About German Wine Regions There are four distinct regions: the Lower Mosel, Middle (Mittel) Mosel, Saar and Ruwer. For example, the Saar and Ruwer are higher and hence a little cooler but excell it the 'hot' vintages. 32,000 acres where the Riesling is king adorn the Mosel and its tributaries between Luxembourg and Koblenz. www.germanwinesociety.org /regions.html   (862 words)

Germany › Mosel-Saar-Ruwer - Mac & Lindy's Fine Wine & Sprits It is a Cuvée made of 100% estate grown Riesling grapes from our own vineyards along the Saar and Ruwer and represents perfectly the estates` philosophy. A wine of grace and breed from the famous town of Piesport on the Mosel. A taste of minerals paired with Riesling fruit and delicate acidity reflect the distinctive taste of wines from the Mosel. www.macandlindys.com /results?regionid=2082   (113 words)

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Definition in the Wine Dictionary at Epicurious.com (quality-wine region) that encompasses the vineyards surrounding the Mosel River and its two tributaries, the Saar and the Ruwer. Saar-Ruwer covers the two tributaries, and Obermosel, which means "Upper Mosel," is the farthest south. The region stretches from the French border to the point where the Mosel joins with the Rhine. www.epicurious.com /drinking/wine_dictionary/entry?id=7249   (274 words)

Vino! Wineries: German Wineries, German Vineyards, German Wine Our wine estate on the Mosel, rich in tradition, is situated in the famous village of Wehlen, neighbouring to Bernkastel. A family of winemakers producing high quality, affordable wine, using traditional methods in the heart of the Mosel Valley, Germany. The Dr. Loosen estate lies just outside the town of Bernkastel in the heart of the greatest vineyards of the Middle Mosel. www.vino.com /wines/country.asp?CID=15   (258 words)

Sips The Saar and Ruwer Rivers are tributaries of the Mosel, and all three are cut into slate bedrock that frequently imparts flavors to the wines. Wines from the Mosel are generally the softest and fullest bodied, wines from the Saar are the most austere, sometimes even steely, and wines from the Ruwer are the most fragrant and sharply acidic. Other recommended wines are Balduin von Hovel 1999 “Qualitatswein” ($13) and Schmitt-Schenk 1998 “Kabinett, Ayler Kupp” ($12), both from the Saar; and Monchhof (Robert Eymael) 1999 “Spatlese, Urziger Wurzgarten” ($21) and Schmitt Sohne 1998 “Classic” ($14) from the Mosel. www.enquirer.com /editions/2001/07/15/tem_sips.html   (531 words)

vheute The praticular care and attention of the steep slopes is important in preserving the culture of 2000 years ago along the Mosel, Saar and Ruwer. Old wine regions, associations including Mosel, Saar and Ruwer joined a mutual association on April 29th 1899 in " Bernkastel Cues ". The association consists of a vast majority of family businesses for example 33 member regions on the Saar, Ruwer and Mosel (from Schengen / Luxembourg to Winningen on the Terassen — Mosel). www.roscheiderhof.de /histwb-e/vheute.htm   (215 words)

Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Friedrich Wilhelm Gymnasium Graacher Himmelreich Spatlese, Riesling, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, 1997 at Epinions.com This wine is vinted in the village of Graach in the Mosel River area of Germany. One of the most popular grape varieties in Germany is the white Riesling, which is grown principally in the Mosel and Rhein River regions of central Germany. The Graach vineyards in the Mosel is home to some of the finest Riesling wine producers: www.epinions.com /content_22141963908   (890 words)

Wein.com - Anbaugebiete: Mosel - Saar - Ruwer The Moselle river meanders on 246 km length across German territory and on its way it takes in many tributaries, among them the Saar and the Ruwer. On the middle Moselle the typical dark and steep devon-slate slopes. Since the 2nd century wine is cultivated on the Moselle. www.wein.com /info/en/regions/moselle.htm   (545 words)

German Info: Roads Worth Traveling True wine connoisseurs know that the nearby valleys of the Mosel River and its tributaries, the Saar and the Ruwer, are the setting for Germany's most exceptional wines and perhaps loveliest scenery. An insider's tip: the Terrassenmosel, terraced sites dotting the Mosel's banks, are home to many local vintners and chefs who take pleasure in turning out exquisite pairings of grape and game for guests. Among the many vestiges of Roman settlements in this area, none is more prevalent, or delicious, than the grapes that continue to flourish in the limestone soils of the Mosel banks 2,000 years after they were first planted. www.germany-info.org /relaunch/info/publications/infocus/travelroad/wine.html   (1667 words)

Chapin Cellars - Wines - Willi Haag Riesling QbA 2003 Still, it is delicate, balanced and typical of the Mosel style. www.chapincellars.com /wines/wine.asp?WineID=113&WineryID=6   (235 words)

Wine: Mosel-Saar-Ruwer When Ernst Loosen assumed ownership in 1988, he realized that with ungrafted vines averaging 50 years old in top-rated vineyards of the Middle Mosel, he had the raw materials to create intense, terroir-driven wines. A family of winemakers producing high quality, affordable wine, using traditional methods in the heart of the Mosel Valley, Germany.Vacation rental. The Dr. Loosen estate has been in the same family for over 200 years. www.wine-software.net /English/links/node129.shtml   (94 words)

Mosel Saar Ruwer Three rivers ­ the Mosel, the Saar, the Ruwer ­ denotes the name of this wine growing region. The usual belief that tributaries are small and modest can be discounted for the Saar and Ruwer. In consequence, the southern areas produce the better quality wines. www.treis.de /Lagen2.html   (79 words)

germanwine.net / Rudi Wiest Selections: Mönchhof Estate, Ürzig/Mosel Germany The estate is today, as it has always been, a vital part of the Mosel wine scene. www.germanwine.net /estates/moenchhof/moench.htm   (384 words)

TableWine Forum: Mosel Saar Ruwer ( German Rieslings ) For the red he picked Bordeaux wines aged at least 5 years and for the whites, wines from the Mosel Saar Ruwer. Kupp is an old and famous vineyard in the village of Ayl on the Saar. I suppose I must give credit to the producer here- Geschwister means "brothers and sisters" in German. www.tablewine.com /discus/messages/3/266.html?990749813   (495 words)

Merchants Fine Wine - Wine Carl Graff estate wines and winery bottling’s are made exclusively from 100% Riesling grapes grown in the steep vineyards of the Middle Mosel, Saar and Ruwer valleys. In a joint venture with the famous Dr. Loosen estate all Graff wines from the Ürziger Würzgarten and Erdener Prälat site are made entirely by winemaker Ernst Loosen out of Estate grown fruit. www.merchantsfinewine.com /archive_wine/aug_2004.htm   (636 words)

Riesling Revisited The soil of the Mosel is predominately slate, and the slate partly accounts for the excellence of wines. And in Germany you often hear of the minerally flavor of the wines of the Wehlen from the Mosel, or the steeliness of the Traben-Trarbach’s blue slate, or the blackcurrant notes that come from the clay in Piesport. All of the fine wines of the Mosel are white, and almost all are produced from Riesling. home.earthlink.net /~marknjoey/id43.html   (6450 words)

Wines from Mosel In Germany, Mosel describes a sub-region for table wines within the Mosel-Saar-Ruwer wine region. Mosel has also become a generic name for any light, medium dry, faintly aromatic wine. Error: You have entered an invalid page number. www.wine-searcher.com /regions/mosel/101   (37 words)

The German Wine Page: Ahr An official vineyard classification would be an important contribution to the the restoration of MSR's good name as a source for many of the finest white wines on the planet. Hugh Johnson has proposed a classification of MSR vineyards into "first class" and "great first class" vineyards (besides ordinary ones). Instead of ordinary wines benefitting from the prestige of the top wines, like in Burgundy, the top wines of MSR suffer from being confused with mass produced rubbish. www.winepage.de /Mosel_Vineyards.html   (200 words)

jancisrobinson.com Given the region's traditional wine style, the classifying estates on the Mosel, Saar and Ruwer have agreed that their wines labelled Erste Lage will comprise a whole spectrum of fascinating interpretations of terroir: full-bodied, dry QbA; light, subtle Kabinett; elegant, fruity Spätlese; and complex, lusciously sweet Auslese wines. VDP Growers on the Mosel, Saar and Ruwer Present a Regional Classification The regional classification embraces the same stringent production criteria — the wines originate from classified, narrowly demarcated top sites, yields are restricted to a maximum of 50 hl/ha, the grapes must be at least ripe enough to qualify as Spätlese, etc, — outlined in the classification pyramid in the VDP Accord of 2002. www.cix.co.uk /~jancis/jr7044.htm   (745 words)

Valckenberg The Riesling wines of the Bernkasteler Doctor are among the most famous white wines of the world, and definitely among the most sought after of the Mosel, Saar and Ruwer. Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt celebrated in 1999 their 650th anniversary (1349 — 1999) and is a world recognized producer of the finest German Riesling wines from the Moselle, Saar and Ruwer region. The Saarstein winery owns the oldest vineyards in the village of Serrig (Saar region) which were bought by an industrialist at the beginning of the 19th century. www.valckenberg.com /en/estates/estates.php   (1706 words)

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