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Leonard Kreusch Riesling

Mosel Riesling since 1897, poured in Commack for decades.

9 bottles Same-day or next-day LI delivery Wine shipping where legal
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The story

The story behind Leonard Kreusch

Leonard Kreusch was 27 years old in 1897 when he opened a family winery in Schweich, a small village on the Mosel. The company moved into a former sparkling wine facility in Trier in 1949, and in 1950 the family set up Leonard Kreusch, Inc. in New Jersey as the sole American importer. Four generations later, the same family still runs it.

The grapes come off steep slate slopes in the Mosel and the rolling hills of Rheinhessen, picked around mid-September at the right sugar to acid ratio. Fermentation runs cool, near 56 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, then the wine rests on its lees before filtering. That cool ferment is why the citrus and stone fruit stay bright instead of burning off.

The lineup

Explore the Leonard Kreusch range

Nine bottles, one house style: Mosel and Rheinhessen fruit, cool fermentation, and prices that let you keep a Riesling open on a Tuesday.

ExpressionTypeProof / ABVTasting notes
Blue Bottle RieslingMosel Riesling18 to 20 proofSemi sweet, green apple, pear, mild mineral finish
LiebfraumilchRheinhessen blendAbout 20 proofSoft, off dry, peach and apple, easy drinking
Zeller Schwarze KatzMosel RieslingAbout 19 proofBright citrus, slate, gentle sweetness, classic label
Bernkasteler SpatleseMosel Spatlese16 to 18 proofLate harvest richness, honeyed stone fruit, crisp acid
Liebfrauenmorgen SpatMosel SpatleseAbout 17 proofRipe peach, low alcohol, sweet finish
GewurztraminerRheinhessen whiteAbout 24 proofRose petal, lychee, spice, dry-ish finish
Out of stockWineLeonard Kreusch - Liebfraumilch 750mL$8.99Out of stockWineLeonard Kreusch - Zeller Schwarze Katz 750mL$9.99Out of stockLeonard Kreusch - Liebfrauenmorgen Spat 750 mL - RieslingWineLeonard Kreusch - Liebfrauenmorgen Spat 750mL$7.99Out of stockWineLeonard Kreusch - Blue Bottle Riesling 750mL$9.99Out of stockWineLeonard Kreusch - Zeller Schwarze Katz 1.5L$16.99Out of stockWineLeonard Kreusch - Blue Bottle Riesling 1.5L$17.99Out of stockWineLeonard Kreusch - Liebfraumilch 1.5L$13.99Out of stockLeonard Kreusch - Gewurztraminer 750 mL - RieslingWineLeonard Kreusch - Gewurztraminer 750mL$14.99Out of stockRieslingLeonard Kreusch - Bernkasteler Spatlese 750mL$11.99
Buying guidance

Which Leonard Kreusch is right for you?

This is the part of the shelf where German wine stops being intimidating. The Blue Bottle Riesling runs $9.99 for a 750mL and $17.99 in the 1.5L, and the Liebfraumilch starts at $8.99, or $13.99 for the magnum. Step up to the Bernkasteler Spatlese at $11.99 or the Gewurztraminer at $14.99 and you are still under fifteen dollars. Buy Leonard Kreusch online and pick it up curbside in Commack, or take local delivery across Nassau and Suffolk.

The weeknight Riesling drinkerLeonard Kreusch Blue Bottle Riesling 750mL

Semi sweet, low alcohol, and under ten dollars, so opening a bottle is no decision.

The spicy food hostLeonard Kreusch Zeller Schwarze Katz 750mL

Residual sugar cools Thai heat and curry without dulling the citrus.

The dinner party pourLeonard Kreusch Bernkasteler Spatlese 750mL

Late harvest richness reads special on the table at twelve dollars a bottle.

Make the most of it

Leonard Kreusch cocktails and pairings

Chill it to 45 to 50 degrees and the sweetness tightens up. Pour the off dry bottles against heat, the crisper ones against seafood.
Good to know

Leonard Kreusch questions, answered

Is Leonard Kreusch Riesling sweet or dry?
Most of the portfolio is off dry to semi sweet. The Blue Bottle carries noticeable residual sugar, while the Estate Label leans drier with wet stone minerality. Read the label tier before you buy if sweetness matters to you.
Why is the Leonard Kreusch bottle blue?
The blue glass is a deliberate marketing signature, introduced so the Sapphire Selection stands out on a crowded shelf. It also nods to the crisp, cool character of the wine inside. The color tells you nothing about sweetness.
Does Leonard Kreusch Riesling age well?
The commercial Blue Bottle and regional blends are built for youthful drinking, so finish them within one to three years of purchase. Higher Pradikat levels like Spatlese hold longer thanks to natural sugar and acidity. Store them cool and dark either way.
How should you serve Leonard Kreusch Riesling?
Serve it well chilled, between 45 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit, in a narrow white wine glass. The chill reins in perceived sweetness and tightens the acidity. It works over ice in a spritz or sangria too.
Do you deliver Leonard Kreusch Riesling on Long Island?
Yes. We offer same-day or next-day delivery across Nassau and Suffolk, free curbside pickup in Commack, and free local delivery on orders over $250. Wine ships to the states where it is legal, confirmed at checkout. Must be 21 or older.
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