{"product_id":"volratz-dry-riesling-2018","title":"Schloss Vollrads \"Volratz' Dry Riesling 2018, Germany","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaut and slate‑driven with lime zest, green apple, white flowers, and a firm mineral backbone. The 2018 vintage adds subtle ripeness without losing precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit comes from steep Rheingau slopes composed of slate, quartzite, and loess, which give the wine its tension and mineral cut. 2018 was a warm vintage, but cool nights preserved acidity. Fermentation is done in stainless steel with extended lees contact to build texture while maintaining a dry, linear profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSushi, Thai dishes, roast pork; cheeses like young Gouda, Alpine styles, or washed‑rind cheeses needing acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEver since members of the Greiffenclau family sold wine to the St. Viktor monastery in Mainz for the first time in 1211, the cultivation of Riesling in the vineyards of Schloss Vollrads has developed steadily. 800 years later, they celebrated their anniversary as one of the oldest wineries in Germany still producing wine today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAs is not uncommon for a winery that has survived for eight centuries, their commitment to sustainability is the leading element of their strategy. This commitment extends beyond their vineyards to all aspects of their wine production and distribution, and is evidenced by their organic certification, their Fair Trade certification with Fair Choice, and their ECOSTEP certification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Breakthru Beverage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48117364719854,"sku":"90393","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/0156\/7726\/files\/c8d8d019-745a-4524-95d5-3ba38e8c516c-original.jpg?v=1784202833","url":"https:\/\/farmstead.biz\/products\/volratz-dry-riesling-2018","provider":"Farmstead Cheeses \u0026 Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}