Recommendation of the month February 2013

This month, we can finally present our new spirits. We have tried very hard to give these aged spirits an attractive look and we're convinced that we've succeeded. Three different brandies (in German, "Weinbrand") - two Rieslings and a Pinot Noir - and one brandy distilled from Pinot Noir grape pomace ("Tresterbrand") await you. The oldest brandy has been aged for 20(!) years. Distillation is a "science in itself," a completely different world. Truly fine brandies, by the way, are as least as exciting, complex, and fascinating as good wines. In the end, the same principles are what count.

To make really choice brandies, the experienced distiller needs very carefully produced wines made from only the best grapes from the best vineyards.

Discover a fascinating, new world of pleasure with the new spirits of Balthasar Ress.

Our brandies are packaged in a high-quality box with a magnetic closure. A booklet with product information is enclosed.

 

Tresterbrand                                                                                                                                                                                  from Pinot Noir                            42 %                            55,00 € / 50 cl bottle

Tasting notes: Golden, honey-colored. Aromas of vanilla and orange peel with delicate nuances of herbs and roasted almonds. Powerful and masculine on the palate. A long finish underpinned by a subtle sweetness.

 

Alter Weinbrand V.S.O.P.                                                                                                                                                     from Pinot Noir                            38 %                            82,00 € / 50 cl bottle

Aged for 10 years        

Tasting notes: Dark amber. Wonderfully complex nose with powerful aromas such as cedar, mocha, with fresh, fruity accents that are reminiscent of a combination of orange peel and currants. Concentrated and intense on the palate with a lively play of acidity. A creamy, long finish with a warming, delicate fruit note.

 

Alter Weinbrand V.S.O.P.                                                                                                                                                 from Riesling                                38 %                            82,00 € / 50 cl bottle

Aged for 10 years                                                                                                                                                           Tasting notes: Amber-colored. Redolent of almond and pistachio mingled with delicate scents of coffee, hazelnut, caramel, and nougat. On the palate, smooth, filigree, and extremely creamy; a fine acidity; and a whiff of orange. Smoky finish with a hint of vanilla.

 

Alter Weinbrand XO                                                                                                                                                          from Riesling                                38 %                         110,00 € / 50 cl bottle

Aged for 20 years     

Tasting notes: Dark amber. Concentrated fragrance of dark chocolate, a hint of rosemary, fine vanilla, and tonka bean. Extremely rich in flavor, reminiscent of ripe fruit. An elegant finish with an aftertaste of vanilla, dried orange, and tonka bean.

 

Please submit your order by email to wineofthemonth@balthasar-ress.de.

 

If you wish, we'll be happy to send you the complete Balthasar Ress price list as a pdf. Contact us via info@balthasar-ress.de.

 

This offer is without obligation and subject to availability. The price is a retail price, incl. VAT. Free delivery within Germany on orders of 30 or more bottles @ 750 ml and/or orders worth 180€ or more. Shipping costs: one 750-ml bottle/€5,95; two/€6,55; three/€7,00; four/€8,20; five or six/€9,00; seven to twenty-nine/€12,45. The shipment will be invoiced and the amount is due within ten days.

 

For members of the trade or for readers outside of Germany: please contact our export manager, Clemens Eltz, to find out whether this product is available in your area or to check out details on export prices and details on shipping outside of Germany. Phone.: +49 (0)6723/9195-115; Email: clemens.von.eltz@balthasar-ress.de.