Nikolaus Kowerich Riesling: Fur Traumer und Helden (For Dreamers & Heroes) Spatlese

The Wine for Dreamers and Heroes

From the steep, slate-laden slopes of the Mosel comes a Riesling crafted for those who dare. "Für Träumer und Helden" is Nick Köwerich’s tribute to the passion required to farm these breathtakingly difficult vineyards. This is not just a wine; it’s a bottled expression of German winemaking soul.

Taste & Sensory Profile:

• The Vibe: This is a "Feinherb" style (off-dry), offering a seductive play between delicate sweetness and a crystalline, salty finish.
• Palate: Layers of ripe honeydew melon, succulent pear, and candied lemon peel. It has a broader, more "dreamy" texture than the Süd-West, yet it's anchored by a "heroic" pillar of acidity that keeps it incredibly fresh.
• Aroma: Fragrant white flowers, wet slate, and a hint of tropical passionfruit.
• Risual Sugar: 78.00 g/l

Awards:

• Falstaff Wine Guide: Consistently scores 92–93 Points.
• Wine-Searcher Critic Aggregate: Holds an impressive 92/100 average score across global critics.

Food pairings:

This wine’s slight natural sweetness makes it a versatile superstar for New Zealand's fusion cuisine:

• The Spicy Kick: Perfect with Spicy Prawn Tacos or a classic Pad Thai. The hint of residual sugar tames the heat beautifully.
• Fresh Seafood: Try it with Bluff Oysters or pan-fried Snapper with a lime-butter sauce.
• Platter Essential: An ideal match for Blue Cheese or a sharp Vintage Cheddar.
  

Grape:  100% Reisling

Region:  Mosel, Germany (Middle Mosel)

ABV: 8.50%

Acidity: 7.30 g/l

Residual Sugar: 78.0 g/l

Allergens: Sulphites

Cork: Screw Cap