{"title":"Wine by Esra \u0026amp; Thorben","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"95\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"95\"\u003eWine by Esra \u0026amp; Thorben – Craftsmanship, Origin \u0026amp; Character from Rheinhessen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eWine by Esra \u0026amp; Thorben represents a new generation of wines from \u003cstrong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"181\"\u003eRheinhessen\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted with clear conviction and great sensitivity. Behind the project are \u003cstrong data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"285\"\u003eEsra and Thorben\u003c\/strong\u003e, who pursue a shared vision: \u003cstrong data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"443\"\u003eto create authentic wines that uncompromisingly prioritize origin, personality, and craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"808\"\u003eThe focus is not on a predefined style, but on expressing the terroir of Rheinhessen. Shaped by diverse soils and an increasingly exciting microclimate, the region offers ideal conditions for precise, characterful wines. Esra and Thorben understand how to capture this diversity and translate it into a clear, modern style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003eIn the cellar, they work with a deliberate minimalist approach. The goal is to preserve the natural balance of the grapes and allow the wines to develop with as little intervention as possible. This results in wines that impress with their \u003cstrong data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eclarity, structure, and expression of origin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003eEach bottling is conceived as an independent expression – no uniformity, but individuality. The collection thus displays a stylistic range that is nevertheless connected by a common signature: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eprecise, honest, and shaped by craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1485\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWine by Esra \u0026amp; Thorben stands for wines with conviction – \u003cstrong data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003emodernly interpreted, deeply rooted in Rheinhessen, and consistently focused on quality\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2022-cuvee-weiss-trocken-wine-by-esra-thorben-rheinhessen-0-75l","title":"2022 Cuvée Weiss dry Wine by Esra \u0026amp; Thorben Rheinhessen 0.75l","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Cuvée Weiss trocken Wine by Esra \u0026amp; Thorben – Rheinhessen \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEstate Wine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCuvée Weiss 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e originates in \u003cstrong\u003eBechtolsheim\u003c\/strong\u003e, Rheinhessen – an area known for its \u003cstrong\u003elimestone and loess-rich soils\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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The \u003cb\u003eparcels\u003c\/b\u003e in the \u003cb\u003eFlick family winery\u003c\/b\u003e are located on the \u003cb\u003esun-drenched slopes\u003c\/b\u003e of the Bechtolsheimer Sonnenberg (\"SB\") with \u003cb\u003ecalcareous\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eloess-rich soils\u003c\/b\u003e, which lend the wines \u003cb\u003efreshness\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003estructure\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eminerality\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003egrapes\u003c\/b\u003e were \u003cb\u003ehand-picked\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003espontaneously fermented\u003c\/b\u003e after a \u003cb\u003eshort maceration period\u003c\/b\u003e. The \u003cb\u003eRiesling\u003c\/b\u003e then matured \u003cb\u003efor several months on its full lees in stainless steel\u003c\/b\u003e before being \u003cb\u003ebottled unfiltered\u003c\/b\u003e and with \u003cb\u003eminimal sulfur addition\u003c\/b\u003e. The deliberate avoidance of \u003cb\u003etechnical interventions\u003c\/b\u003e characterizes the wine's \u003cb\u003elow-intervention style\u003c\/b\u003e and emphasizes \u003cb\u003eauthenticity\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eclear origin\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eAroma \u0026amp; Taste:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e2023 Riesling\u003c\/b\u003e shows \u003cb\u003efresh aromas\u003c\/b\u003e of \u003cb\u003elime\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003elemon zest\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003egreen apple\u003c\/b\u003e on the \u003cb\u003enose\u003c\/b\u003e, accompanied by \u003cb\u003efine yeasty notes\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003esubtle herbs\u003c\/b\u003e. On the \u003cb\u003epalate\u003c\/b\u003e, it is \u003cb\u003eprecise\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003estraightforward\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003evibrant\u003c\/b\u003e, supported by \u003cb\u003etight acidity\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003esaline minerality\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eclear structure\u003c\/b\u003e. A \u003cb\u003eRiesling\u003c\/b\u003e with \u003cb\u003efinesse\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003efreshness\u003c\/b\u003e and a \u003cb\u003emodern expression\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eRecommended with \u003cb\u003eAsian-inspired dishes\u003c\/b\u003e with \u003cb\u003elemongrass\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ecoriander\u003c\/b\u003e, with \u003cb\u003esummer vegetables\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003egrilled fish\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003eseafood\u003c\/b\u003e. 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A \u003cb\u003eclassic vintage\u003c\/b\u003e that particularly highlights the \u003cb\u003efreshness and clarity\u003c\/b\u003e of \u003cb\u003eRiesling\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Roboto;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e2023 Riesling SB trocken\u003c\/b\u003e by \u003cb\u003eEsra \u0026amp; Thorben\u003c\/b\u003e stands for \u003cb\u003eclear style\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003efreshness\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eterroir awareness\u003c\/b\u003e. 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