Scheurebe is one of Germany's most successful attempts to cross the noble-but-finicky Riesling grape with a high-yield variety, in this case Silvaner. It makes a pretty, floral white wine that I enjoy quite a bit.
I'm pouring some tonight in my class, and I remembered this amusing page on Weingut Lingenfelder's website. The estate, which has tirelessly promoted the charms of this grape, interviewed famous figures in the international chapters of the worldwide German-wine-loving community.
Possibly Melissa and I found this site funny only because we know some of the people behind the voices, but everyone can appreciate Terry Theise's rendition (his cat's, not so much). Those who know Bill Mayer will laugh out loud at that version.
