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Müller-Thurgau

Müller-Thurgau is the result of an 1882 experiment, whereby a Dr. Herman Müller (who was from the town of Thurgau in Switzerland) crossed Riesling with Madeline Royale. Although the fruity white wines it produces have seemingly fallen from modern favour, Müller-Thurgau played an incredibly important role in rebuilding the German wine industry after WWII.

General Characteristics

Colour: White

Dryness: Dry

Tannin: Low

Body: Light

Acidity: Medium (+)

ABV: Medium: 11.5-13.5%

Flavours: Potpourri Rose Grapefruit Lemon Lime Black Pepper White Pepper Blossom Elderflower White Flower Apple Green Apple Cardamom Clove Ginger Acacia Peony Beeswax Honey Nectarine Peach White Peach

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