Fond of Armand - Suez Sipper

At the opening ceremonies of the Suez Canal in Egypt on Nov. 17, 1869, Armand von Buhl was in attendance with most of Europe’s nobility and captains of commerce.

Riesling wines from the famous von Buhl estate located in Germany’s Pfalz growing region, were served to toast the engineering feat that would cut on average half of the traditional shipping time and distance instead of having to sail around the southern tip of Africa via the Cape of Good Hope. About the wines, the local papers wrote:

“They tasted splendid, in spite of the heat.” This was the crowning achievement in a long and varied career of the founder of the von Buhl estate. As vice president of the Bavarian legislature, Armand was accorded the title reichsrat, which, loosely translated, means privy councilor.

To honor his achievements in commerce, government, and winemaking, the von Buhl estate named its Riesling Kabinett, Armand. We are fortunate to have this wine released via LCBO Vintages after a long hiatus. Beautifully balanced between sensuous subtle sweetness and fresh acidity, notes of honey, apple and citrus will compliment, not overpower, lighter to medium dishes. With Easter just around the corner, we can think of nothing better than a pairing with ham. Take your choice of maple or pineapple glazing.

Sommeliers Choice Awards gave the wine 94 points. It’s also certified organic. Do yourself a favour and lay down a few bottles for 3 to 5 years and then experience the complex and hedonistic development only a top German Riesling can deliver.          

2023 Reichsrat von Buhl Armand Riesling Kabinett LCBO #45009, $26.95