Dr. Beckermann Liebfraumilch
Dr. Beckermann Liebfraumilch
GRAPES: Riesling
VINTAGE: 2021
REGION: Rheinhessen, Germany
ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 9.5%
PRICE: $6.49
Hey, fellow wine lovers! Blonde Voyage Nashville here, and I have the best news ever. Aside from enjoying a long holiday weekend, I have found the wine of the summer. Yes, I realize the official “start” of summer isn’t until June, but it’s not going to stop this girl from finding the perfect wine. I popped over to Trader Joe’s today to grab a few last-minute items for Memorial Day and spotted Dr. Beckermann Liebfraumilch on one of the end caps of the wine aisle. Let’s say I am VERY familiar with the wine aisle at Trader Joe’s, and this happened to be a new bottle that I was unfamiliar with. Without hesitation, I grabbed a bottle and threw it in my basket. While putting away groceries, I threw it in the freezer so it would chill quickly and I could enjoy a glass while cooking dinner.
Y’all. This wine is absolute magic. Even though I poured a reasonable size pour for my first glass, it was gone in a matter of minutes. I’m not much of a white wine girl, but this one really spoke to me. By the time I was halfway through my second glass, I sent multiple texts to my girlfriends, letting them know I found THE wine for summer 2023!
While this wine may be practically impossible to pronounce, it’s a semi-sweet wine from Germany that resembles a Riesling but is not nearly as sweet, making it the most perfect wine for the pool, patio, or any place in between.
Before I go on and on about how amazing this bottle is, especially given the price, let’s jump into the tasting details, shall we?
Tasting Notes:
Hints of honeysuckle and pineapple
Medium sweetness
Well balanced with a slight acidity and crispness
It lands toward the drier end of the spectrum
Lovely to drink by itself or pair with oysters or a charcuterie board
Verdict:
What can I say? I’m not a Riesling gal. In fact, you can look at the wines I sampled and see that I am not one who gravitates towards sweeter wine, but this wine is incredibly well balanced with bright tropical fruit notes, medium-high acidity, and a sweet finish—the perfect wine to enjoy this summer. I’d love to hear your thoughts if you pick up a bottle!