{"title":"Hermann Ludes","description":"\u003cp\u003eJulian Ludes took over his uncle Hermann's winery in the Mosel in 2020 and immediately started pushing harder into raw, reductive Riesling. Twelve hectares of steep vineyards including the legendary Ritsch site (with old ungrafted vines) ferment wild, stay in barrel as long as they need, and never get the lab-coat treatment. This is minimal-intervention Mosel made modern.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hermann-ludes-riesling-thornicher-ritsch-kabinett-feinherb-monster-2023-750ml","title":"Hermann Ludes, Riesling Thornicher Ritsch Kabinett Feinherb Monster, 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eHermann Ludes is a quiet master of traditional Mosel Riesling, crafting wines that are both delicate and intensely structured. His Monster bottling, from the legendary Thörnicher Ritsch vineyard, comes from steep, slate-laden slopes that give the wine its signature tension and depth. The 2023 vintage, marked by purity and bright acidity, delivers a Kabinett Feinherb that is both energetic and deeply expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLime zest, green apple, and white peach lead, layered with smoky slate, wild herbs, and a whisper of petrol. The palate is precise and racy, balancing off-dry richness with mouthwatering acidity, finishing long with a salty, mineral edge. A perfect match for spicy Asian dishes, seafood, or simply sipping and savoring, this is a Mosel Riesling that will evolve beautifully for decades—but is almost impossible to resist now.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vom Boden [VBD]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44244975779897,"sku":"NYC-VBD-`VB532523`-012425-5","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Hermann-Ludes-Riesling-Thornicher-Ritsch-Kabinett-Feinherb-Monster-2023-White-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York_9c63aa69.jpg?v=1768499470"},{"product_id":"hermann-ludes-riesling-thornicher-ritsch-kabinett-terrassen-2023-750ml","title":"Hermann Ludes, Riesling Thornicher Ritsch Kabinett Terrassen, 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eHermann Ludes makes Riesling like it’s 1985—and we mean that in the best possible way. Low alcohol, crackling acidity, and barely-there sweetness give his wines a throwback feel, and in a site like Thornicher Ritsch, the results are electric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Kabinett comes from terraced parcels in one of the Mosel’s steepest, most slate-heavy vineyards. The 2023 vintage keeps it ultra-bright and nervy: green apple, lime zest, wild herbs, and a smoky mineral edge that hums through the finish. There’s a whisper of residual sugar, but the acidity is so high it practically vanishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re into Mosel Riesling that’s feather-light, shockingly focused, and totally refreshing, this one’s a no-brainer. Chill it down and let it rip—solo or with something spicy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vom Boden [VBD]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44244975845433,"sku":"NYC-VBD-`VB532923`-012425-6","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Hermann-Ludes-Riesling-Thornicher-Ritsch-Kabinett-Terrassen-2023-White-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York_60157345.jpg?v=1768499482"},{"product_id":"hermann-ludes-riesling-thornicher-2024-750ml","title":"Hermann Ludes, Riesling Thornicher, 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnother compelling release from Hermann Ludes's Thörnicher vineyard holdings, showcasing the producer's commitment to traditional slate-based Riesling. Hand-harvested grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation in steel tanks without intervention, allowing the mineral character of the steep vineyard to speak. Compact and puristic initially, it reveals a dynamic interplay of energy, subtle sweetness, and textural complexity on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vom Boden [VBD]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45495166107705,"sku":"NYC-VBD-`VB530224`-022026-4","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Hermann-Ludes-Riesling-Thornicher-2024-White-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York.jpg?v=1773156012"},{"product_id":"hermann-ludes-riesling-thornicher-ritsch-kabinett-speyer-2024-750ml","title":"Hermann Ludes, Riesling Thornicher Ritsch Kabinett \"Speyer\", 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Thornicher Ritsch is one of the Mosel's quieter secrets — a steep south-facing slate slope in the village of Thörnich, in the middle Mosel, that produces Riesling of genuine delicacy and minerality. 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