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Crusius
A Nahe estate. Many of the wine estates that lie on the Rhine, and its tributary the Nahe, have, like many of those on the Mosel, centuries of winemaking history behind them. Weingut Crusius is no exception, as the family have been growing grapes in this region since 1586. Since the mid-twentieth century the estate has gradually been improving the quality of the wines it produces, first under the direction of Hans Crusius, and now his son Peter.
The estate's vineyards centre around the the town of Traisen, which lies on the Nahe itself, and include plots in the Bastei and Rotenfels vineyards. The soil types are more variable than in some other regions of Germany, such as the Mosel, and although they may be predominantly slate, there are also loamy soils, with some red sandstone, clay and quartz. Interestingly, the Crusius family plant Müller-Thurgau, Silvaner and Burgunder varieties alongside the still dominant Riesling. (13/5/02)
Contact details:
Address: Hauptstrasse 2, 55595 Traisen
Telephone: +49 (0) 671 33953
Fax: +49 (0) 671 28219
Internet:
www.weingut-crusius.de
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Crusius Traiser Rotenfels Riesling
Auslese 1994: This wine has a wonderfully complex nose, at first
offering up limes, orange marmalade and tropical fruits, together with petrol
aromas, then honey, slate and minerals. Fantastic weight and texture are
immediately apparent, as soon as the wine hits the palate. Full and rounded,
with fairly low acidity, although with a fresh, tingling lime character. Full of
fruit and mineral flavours. A delightful surprise. It's clear that the fine
wines of Germany don't just come from the Mosel.
18/20 (May 2002)
AP Nr: 7 775 009 018 95
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