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wine serving
What is the recommended serving temperature and drink window for this 2023 Schloss Lieser Thomas Haag Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese?
This 2023 Riesling Auslese is best served chilled at 8-10°C (46-50°F). While enjoyable in its youth for its vibrant fruit, it possesses excellent aging potential and can evolve beautifully over decades. No decanting is typically needed.
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asian food pairing / wine style
What is the style of this Riesling Auslese and what Asian dishes would pair well with it?
This Schloss Lieser Riesling Auslese is a sweet, intense, and concentrated white wine, characterized by high acidity and notes of ripe peach, apricot, honey, and a distinctive slate minerality. It pairs exquisitely with spicy Thai curries, fruit-based desserts, blue cheese, or foie gras.
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how to store at home
Can you provide details on the bottle's condition (label, level, capsule), any precautions, and how to store it at home?
The bottle has a very damaged label (score 0) and a mid-shoulder fill level (score 0). For a very young 2023 vintage, a mid-shoulder fill is extremely unusual and highly concerning, indicating severe damage or improper handling. The capsule is in perfect condition (score 10). Due to these severe condition issues, this bottle should be consumed immediately with significant caution. Store in a cool, dark place with consistent humidity, on its side.
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investment value / scores
What is the investment value or typical scores for this wine?
Given the extremely poor condition of the bottle (very damaged label and mid-shoulder fill) for a very young 2023 vintage, this wine has no investment value. It should be purchased for immediate consumption, but with significant caution regarding its quality due to the severe condition issues.
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delivery windows
What is the estimated delivery window for this wine, considering it's shipped from Germany?
As this wine is shipped from Germany (DEU), the estimated time of arrival (ETA) to Hong Kong is within 2 weeks. For delivery to Taiwan, please allow an additional 5 business days after arrival in Hong Kong, as chilled delivery is used.
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authenticity
How can I be assured of the authenticity and provenance of this wine?
We guarantee the authenticity of all our wines. This bottle was sourced from our network of certified EU suppliers, many of whom have been in business for over 100 years, ensuring impeccable provenance and storage conditions prior to reaching us.
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invoice / certificate of origin
Can I get an invoice for corporate orders, and is a Certificate of Origin available for EU pre-order SKUs?
For corporate orders, a Hong Kong invoice can be provided. For EU pre-order SKUs like this one, an on-demand Certificate of Origin is available upon request, though it may incur an additional cost.