Possibly native to the Mosel region, Elbling has been grown there since at least the Roman era and was the dominant white grape in Germany and Luxemburg until the early 19th century. Low in sugar and very high in acidity, the grape is often made into sparkling wine and is now grown only in the parts of the Mosel with limestone soils instead of slate, where Riesling struggles to ripen. In the very southern reach of the Mosel, within sight of the border with Luxemburg, the Fürst family has been growing grapes since the 13th century and Michel Fürst is the third generation of his family to bottle wine. They specialize in Elbling and one can see why. With its prickling acidity, low alcohol, aromas of fresh asian pear, straw, and cut flowers and flavors of the same, it is supremely refreshing and suitable for sipping all day. As it comes in a liter bottle you could almost do that. It is one of the few wines that we would agree to describe as more-ish. On the patio with light appetizers, at a picnic with sandwiches, or with ceviche or oysters. Long live Elbling!