This wine is characterized by mellow tones of fruit and honey. It is light, crisp, and refreshing. The Elbling grape is actually the ancestor of the Riesling grape, and as a result, this wine has some of the same characteristics as Riesling. Its body is fuller than most Rieslings I’ve had, and the syrupy sweetness that overpowers some Rieslings I’ve tried.
I haven’t been able to find this wine anywhere but Christian’s Bistro. During my search, I learned that Christian’s likes to have exclusive access to its wines. I searched the wine by name online, and it is only found on a German-language site I could not translate. The varietal has also proven elusive. Few wine merchants, even highly knowledgeable merchants like those at McKnight & Carlson Wines & More, are familiar with it. Therefore, I am still searching for a bottle of this delightful wine.
02/20/10 Update: I've found this wine at Festival Foods of Oshkosh, next to the Rieslings in the German wines section. It costs around $10 a bottle.