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residual sugar

The unfermented sugar in a wine present after fermentation at bottling. Low levels (dry wines) can be as low as 4 grams per litre (0.04%) or as high as 180 grams/litre (18%) or higher in some German Trockenbeerenauslese wines and Eisweins.

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Rheingau

The Rheingau is home to some of Germany's (not to mention the world's) oldest wine-growing families. Germany's most central wine growing region is located between Hochheim on the Main River and Lorch which is found near the Mittelrhein. The Rheingau...

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Rheinhessen

The Rheinhessen district of German is bordered by the Rhine River on its north and east and by the Nahe River on the west. This 20 by 30 mile area is Germany's largest wine-growing region and is only surpassed by Pfalz in terms of total production. This...

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richness

Rich wines have well-balanced flavors and intrinsic power.

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riddling

The process in champagne production whereby the yeast sediments which are deposited in the bottles are collected toward the neck to facilitate removal. The bottles are gradually tilted downward, over a period of weeks, while receiving a daily twist to help...

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Riesling

Riesling is a white grape variety which originates in the Rhine region of Germany. Riesling is an aromatic grape variety displaying flowery, almost perfumed, aromas as well as high acidity. It is used to make dry, semi-sweet, sweet and sparkling white...

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