Markus Molitor Sparkling Riesling Brut NV Deep straw yellow

Deep straw yellow

Hints of lychee and a delicate thread of coastal salinity lend lift and intrigue to the palate

it rests on Finger Lakes Valvin Muscat and Cayuga White fortified with brandy from Finger Lakes Distilling

That Juice

gentle warming rather than tank heating

Markus Molitor Sparkling Riesling Brut NV Deep straw yellowMarkus Molitor has been producing sparkling wines since 1982 and is one of the pioneers in the tradition of sparkling wine in this region. The grapes for this wine come from a variety of Molitor's vineyards along the river Mosel. The slate soil imparts minerality and focus to the finished wine. Vinification: 100% Riesling. The grapes are carefully selected, crushed, and then the must is fermented in large wooden barrels. A second fermentation follows