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7 German Rieslings You Need to Try

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Blue Nun oder Liebfraumilch? Nein Nein.

When did you last try a German white wine, and Riesling to be precise? The mind might go blank. Aren’t they all a bit too sweet and acidic, with too low alcohol? Or you could be old enough to miss or mock ‘Blue Nun’, a semi-sweet German white, the mass market export brand associated with Liebfraumilch, literally ‘beloved Lady’s milk’; referring to the Liebfrauenkirche (the Church of Our Lady) in Worms, Germany, near where the wine was originally produced.

Departing from the often innumerable German wine labels with Gothic script and long, complicated names, Blue Nun became an ironic icon of German wine for many who do not speak German or are less familiar with what Germany has to offer the world.

Anne Krebiehl, the only German Master of Wine (MW) living in the UK, reminded us of how recently the status of German wine had changed within Germany itself. “People forget the doldrums of German wine, especially from about 1985 to 1995. If you were cool in Germany then, you didn’t drink German wine,” she said. “But it has changed this century. It happened with dry Riesling (Trocken) first. 

Winemakers in Germany have progressively steered away from the semi-sweet to sweet spectrum. There is now a wide range of well-made and balanced dry Rieslings and other whites that gain domestic and international recognition. However, that does not mean off-dry, semi-sweet or sweet wines are inferior. Far from that in fact; as the best grapes are often harvested late to retain their residual sugar. Riesling’s high natural acidity is perfect for balancing high levels of sweetness.

31 Days of German Riesling?

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The quality of German wines has improved immeasurably in the last two decades. To build on this momentum, Wines of Germany first launched the 31 Days of German Riesling campaign in 2012 (remember the London Olympics?) to raise awareness of Riesling.

Now for its 13th edition this July, there are over 100 events from in store tastings to virtual events and tasting menus across the UK. You can even play an interactive online game and find out more about your preferred style of Riesling here.

Research suggests it takes 30 days to form a new habit, so welcome to the 31 Days of (German) Riesling! Other countries and grapes are available, but why wouldn’t you want to drink outside your comfort zone?

The Riesling Grape

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A noble grape loved by the wine trade but often shunned by consumers, Riesling is probably one of the most misunderstood and underrated varietals. 

Naturally aromatic with high acidity, the late-ripening Riesling does not like heat. Vine-growers therefore have many harvesting options to make light to full-bodied wines from bone-dry to off-dry, semi-sweet or the sublimely sweet. The specific fruit flavours in the wine vary with the degree of ripeness in the grapes at the time of harvest. Grapes that are just ripe produce wines with green apples and pear, citrus flavours of lime and lemon, and floral characteristics. With grapes that are extra-ripe, we get flavours of stone fruit such as peach and apricot, tropical fruit (mango and pineapple) and even dried fruit (dried apricots).

Riesling does not like blends or oak either. It mirrors terroir - latitude, the soil and micro climate; and cooperates less well with the winemaker’s intervention. With the right conditions, it develops a tension true to its pedigree. 

No matter where in the world it is grown, the Riesling grape which retains acidity and builds up sugar and flavour slowly makes wines that can outlast those made from Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. This is true even of relatively inexpensive examples. Riesling develops more nuanced flavours as it ages. Some fine Rieslings could go on and on. Many years ago, Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson MW hosted a tasting in Frankfurt which demonstrated that a fine Mosel Riesling could outlast red Bordeaux. Some date back to the early 1970s and are still going strong if cellared carefully.

Deciphering the German Riesling label

Many modern German Rieslings sold on the UK market have simplified and adapted their former Gothic heritage to more contemporary designs. If you look at its front and back label, you are likely to see the following:

VDP with a dark eagle logo - that symbolises grapes from a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) which is further classified as either Qualitätswein - the wine must come from one of 13 ‘wine growing areas’ in Germany (see below) or Prädikatswein - a higher minimum level of sugar is required in the grapes that is needed for Qualitätswein.

There are six Prädikat categories. The most common of which are Kabinett, Spätlese and Auslese, classified in increasing sugar levels in the grapes at the time of harvest. Though these wines carry some sweetness, they can also be made in a dry style. All clear or totally confused?

The sweeter the wine, the lower the alcohol and, in general, the longer the wine’s life.

Keeping things simple, Trocken (dry) is perhaps the most useful term to look out for if you prefer that style of whites. Klaus Peter Keller, a champion exponent of it, who put Rheinhessen on the map feels that 30 or more years’ ageing is no problem for the most lauded of Germany’s dry Rieslings, the Grosse Gewächse (“GGs” equivalent to the Grand Crus in Burgundy).

Where is Riesling grown in Germany?

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Germany has almost 60,000 vineyard acres of Riesling. It grows in every one of Germany’s 13 major wine regions, called Anbaugebiete. The most famous Anbaugebiete for high-quality German Riesling are Mosel, Rheingau, Nahe, Pfalz, and Rheinhessen.

Mosel

The scenic Mosel Valley, named for the river which serpentines through it, is about as far north in Germany as Riesling could prosper; at least before climate change became an urgent issue. Vineyards in the narrow valley are on steep slopes of blue slate; some up to 80º elevation. The steeper the slope the better, as that gives vines “stadium seating” for best sun exposure as the river reflects light and heats up the slopes.

With its latitude, frequent cloud cover and rain, Mosel Rieslings have low to medium alcohol content with fruit leaning towards the least ripe profile - green apples, lemon and lime.

Rheingau

It’s a tiny region, making only 2% of Germany’s wine, but the vineyards all have southern facings with unimpeded sun exposure. Rheingau's slate is predominantly red which absorbs more water and heat from the sun than blue slate found in Mosel. That warmth is released to the vines at night.

As a result, Rheingau Rieslings tend to be riper, fuller, and more powerful than those from the Mosel. Their aromas and flavours reflect that with yellow stone fruit and even tropical notes. 

Rheinhessen

No Anbaugebiet makes more wine than Rheinhessen. Compared to most of the neighbouring growing areas, Rheinhessen is broad and without slope with very large vineyards. Lying just across the river from Rheingau, the same range of hills protects it. And the flat terrain means it gets sun all day.

Over the past twenty years, Riesling’s share of total plantation has risen from about 10% to nearly 20%. It is now the most-planted variety there.

7 German Rieslings to whet your palate

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Whether you are an aficionado or simply curious about German Riesling, we have hand-picked seven German bone-dry to off-dry Rieslings from Mosel to Rheinhessen. They share some core similarities - fresh acidity and versatility with food, whilst differ from having a touch of sweetness to saline minerality. There is something for everyone.

Sainsbury’s Winemakers’ Selection Riesling 2022, Rheinhessen

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Part of Sainsbury’s new mid-strength range, this own-label medium-dry Riesling is quaffable at an incredible price. Green apples with a hint of petrol on the nose, it’s ideal to drink with Thai or Vietnamese cuisine and anything fiery with chilli. 

Size: 750ml
ABV: 9%
Find here: £5.00 Sainsbury’s

Waitrose Blueprint Dry German Riesling 2023, Moselland, Mosel

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An easy-drinking and good value dry Riesling from Mosel. At 11% ABV, it is ideal for summer but serve it at around 10-12ºC or its acidity might impair your tasting experience. Goes well with poached chicken and spicy dishes.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 11%
Find here: £8.49 Selected Waitrose and Waitrose Cellar (online)

Peter & Ulrich Griebeler Dry Riesling 2022, Mosel

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Peter & Ulrich Griebeler are a small, family-run producer based in Germany’s Mosel region. Sourcing grapes from different villages, they are aged on the lees for a subtly rounded texture. With hints of petrol on the nose, it is very pale with racy acidity of grapefruit. A touch of minerality that works well with summer salad and seafood paella.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 12%
Find here: £13.99 or £11.99 Mix Six, Majestic

The Society’s Exhibition Rheingau Riesling 2020, Hochheim am Main

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2023 Decanter World Wine Awards Bronze Medal. Based in Hochheim, Gunter Künstler, one of the Rheingau's top winemakers crafted this refined dry Riesling for The Wine Society (UK). Despite its lush tropical aromas of peach, white blossom and lemon curd, it is bone dry with a steely and long saline mineral finish. Very sensitive to temperature change in the glass, it’s best served between 10-12°C to maintain its fresh acidity. Richer than a Mosel Riesling, this would stand up well to spicy Asian dishes or even complement roast pork.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 12.5% 
Find here: £14.50 The Wine Society

Zilliken Riesling Trocken 2022, Mosel

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Floral, clean cut dry German riesling from a ripe and sunny vintage. With citrus and a touch of apple, this has a steely and saline mineral finish. It has an underlying tension that needs time to unwind. In German, this is classified as a gutswein , which means estate wine. All the grapes come from the estate and from the various plots owned by Zilliken. Even so, ageing is done in traditional 1000-litre fuder barrels.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 12%
Find here: £15.50 The Wine Society

Fritz Ekkehard Huff Pettenthal Riesling Trocken 2021, Nierstein-Schwabsburg, Rheinhessen

Fritz Ekkehard Huff Pettenthal Riesling Trocken 2021, Nierstein-Schwabsburg, Rheinhessen german rieslings you need to try the three drinkers

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Schwabsburg lies a little inland from the Rhine, just behind Nierstein. The Huff family has been farming here since 1700. In 2010, Ekkehard Huff’s daughter Christine joined the family enterprise, and together with her New Zealand-born husband Jeremy, they are now part of the young ‘golden generation’ of winemakers who practise biodynamic viticulture.

No petrol or green apples aroma here. The winemakers are like an orchestral conductor who led the grapes and terroir symphony, where it is all finesse, balance with subtlety. Bone dry with a steely mineral finish. Think Chablis Premier Cru.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 12.5%
Find here: £22.00 Howard Ripley

Schloss Lieser Thomas Hagg Niederberg Helden Riesling Kabinett 2020, Mosel

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At up to 80º steep slopes with blue slate, the 110-year old ungrafted vines here in Niederberg Helden produce highly complex and premium Riesling with masculinity and structure. 

Pronounced green apples on the nose, this exquisite Kabinett Riesling is off-dry but not sickly sweet on its own. A little lychee mid-palate with minerals. It really shows its best when paired with sweet and sour cuisine. Chilli? Bring that on. The restrained sweetness and low-alcohol makes it a far better partner than any dry whites or reds. Drink to 2032.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 8.5%
Find here: £17.17 Howard Ripley

Why German Riesling?

We hope any scepticism about German Riesling is amply dispelled. An off-dry or even medium sweet wine could work wonders with strong cheeses and fiery South or Southeast Asian dishes. The resulting lower alcohol is just perfect for summer.

When it comes to the drier styles, its racy acidity and steely texture stays true to provenance and terroir, rather than manipulation by winemakers for a certain commercial style. Above all, Riesling when stored properly will age not only gracefully, but possibly outlive you. How much do you like your heirs?

If you want to know even more about German Riesling:

The Wines of Germany by Anne Krebiehl MW; part of The Infinite Ideas Classic Wine Library (Académie du Vin Library)

Louis Roederer International Wine Writers’ Awards Wine Book 2020 Winner. Comprehensive and scholarly, yet accessible to any wine enthusiast or student. It is an invaluable reference guide providing a historical context of German winemaking areas, and the rise of Riesling as well as Spätburgunder in Germany.

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What Should I Drink With Christmas Dinner?

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Christmas Dinner is usually most people’s biggest meal of the year, with a lot of flavours jostling for position, and if you’re hosting, lots of different tastes at the table. Food might be the main focus, but don’t let the drinks get lost under all those different dishes!

Everyone has different opinions and the perfect wine for all simply doesn’t exist, so alongside Christmas dinner, it’s best to seek out crowd-pleasers that will let the food shine. We know every Christmas dinner is different, so we’ll highlight particularly delicious pairings in bold so you can find the ideal wine for you. Let the feast commence.

WHITE WINE

Riesling

We’ve got a few food pairing guides now, and there is a good reason why we pretty much always return to Riesling. It can deal with so many flavours and textures and is a fantastic all-rounder. Bringing sharp acidity, it’s perfect for cutting through the fatty goodness of goose, duck, ham and roasties – pretty much anything with a bit of grease. Dry Riesling bring a touch of residual sugar and be less alcohol intensive, and therefore food-friendly with sweet glazes or honeyed meats.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 12.5%
Find here: £13

Chardonnay

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Whites need to big and bold, particularly with the crispy skin of turkey, but also something to relieve the richness on the table, so we’re looking at lightly oaked Chardonnay. Make sure it still has fruity flavours, and it will be a versatile pairing for salty ham and gammon too, as well as the increasingly popular vegetarian or vegan nut roast, that needs its richness offset.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 9.8%
Find here: £8.99

SPARKLING WINE

Champagne

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Bubbles are always great with heavy feasts like the Christmas dinner, and sparkling wine is of course, a food-friendly option. Rich, salty flavours will likely be present, so avoid sweet or rosé champagnes, and instead look to brut. Particularly after the meal, the gentle fizz and fragrant fruitiness is beautifully soothing. It also helps that is screams celebration. Also, if you’re on of the few people embracing seafood on the big day, then the saline mineral character of bubbly is a famous pairing. Of course, there’s no need to splash out (although there are great value Champagnes like this one), and affordable alternatives like Crémant and Cava would work just as well.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 12%
Find here: £48.50

RED WINE

Merlot

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A serial crowd-pleaser, find a merlot in the smooth and velvety style, because some others can be heavily oaked. Chilean merlot is a great source of value in this area. Particularly with turkey, it’s more about sauce and stuffing than the meat, and as cranberry sauce is nailed on, we want bright, fruity wines to match. And if the turkey has ended up a bit dry, then the juicy feel doesn’t hurt either. Chilean bottles in particular bring that vibrance, as well as acidity to cut through any fats and refresh the palate. It’s a good option for Christmas ham too.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 14%
Find here: £11.60

Barolo

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If you’re serving goose or even duck and red is a must, then an Italian number like Barolo could be the answer. The foods are very indulgent and fatty, so you need something like a well-structured Barolo to slice through. If you’ve scrapped the turkey and gone for any darker, more savoury meats like the above or beef, then big, punchy Barolo is the answer.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 14.5%
Find here: £24.99 (less with Mix Six)

Pinot Noir

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Light-bodied and brimming with soft red fruits, Pinot Noir will sing with those cranberry sauce helpings alongside the turkey. Central Otago New Zealand Pinot tends to fit the bright and fruity profile we’re looking for, and they’re also some of the richest and structured, so work particularly well with any sweet glazes (usually ham), or spices. Make sure you don’t go for something too tannic, because it will seem harsh without the fat to soften the tannins. The great thing about leftover Christmas day Pinot is that it’s perfect for the Boxing Day leftovers, ideally light for cold meats.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 13.5%
Find here: £19.99

This is just a guide for the big meal itself, but we know as well as you do that Christmas grazing is an all day and all night affair. What should you drink with Christmas pudding or mince pies? Or perhaps you’re after some wine and cheese pairings in the evening? We’ve got recommended bottles for every occasion on the site, as well as tonnes of handy gift guides and recipes.

The Best Riesling To Try

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The refreshing world of the historic riesling wine varies a lot from bottle to bottle, with Germany being its native home but delicious blends from France and Australia too.

Generally, you can expect high acidity across the board with drier styles emanating from French and Australian producers, as well as certain German areas, whilst areas like the Mosel Valley in Germany are famous for a sweeter riesling.

In terms of flavour, there may be floral blossom tones, citrus is common, as is peach amongst the sweeter blends. Rare for a white wine, there is even aged riesling which you may associate with a petrol or rubber profile.

Don’t let the mishmash of styles put you off trying it though, it just means that there’s likely to be one you fall in love with! So, let’s find out which one that might be...

The BEst Riesling UNDER £10

Aldi Specially Selected Clare Valley Riesling

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This is a classic Australian bone-dry style from the prestigious Clare Valley that represents superb value considering where it’s from. Green apple and zesty lime bring tremendous freshness and it won’t let you down beside hard cheeses and anything with a hint of spice.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 12.5%
Find here: £8.49

Dr. Loosen Estate Riesling 2020

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A stunning embodiment of the sloped slate-soil Mosel Valley vineyards, Dr. Loosen Estate has noticeably less alcohol than many rieslings, instead a mineral nose and more pronounced fruit with cutting lemon and touches of peach, apple, and melon. Serve alongside your milder curries and it’ll stand up perfectly.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 8.5%
Find here: £7.90

Villa Maria Private Bin Rielsing 2021

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Heading over to New Zealand and more specifically Marlborough, an area better known for its sauvignon blanc but producing some riesling gems too. It’s refreshingly dry, crisp, and fruity with ripe lime taking centre stage and a loveable spring blossom florality that offsets elegant minerality really nicely.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 12%
Find here: £8.99 (usually more!)

The BEst Riesling for £10-£15

Definition Mosel Riesling 2020/21

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This is the benchmark bottle for the most classic style of riesling from the most well-known home of riesling in Mosel. The lime feels fresh and the minerality with subtle rubber is inviting on the nose. The palate is not cloying whatsoever, with plenty of acidity to slice through the touch of sweetness. Ernst and Thomas Loosen are behind this expression, and their ancestors have been making wine there for centuries. With the International Wine Challenge (IWC) award for this wine in the bag, their success looks set to continue.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 10.5% 
Find here: £11.99 (£9.99 Mix Six price)

Wakefield Estate Riesling 2019

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Nestled in the picturesque Clare Valley of Southern Australia is the generational Wakefield Estate, producing this New World riesling that’s light and vibrant with citrus but subtler tropical notes. It’s tangier and sweeter than most, and whilst still acidic, it’s more of a kick than full domination so if that’s holding you back from trying this wonderful grape then this is the one for you. It’s food friendly all the way too!

Size: 750ml
ABV: 12.5%
Find here:  £12.71 (usually more!)

Kendermanns Kalkstein Riesling Trocken 2021

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Green fruits star in this quintessential Pfalz riesling, a beautiful landscape between the Rhine and the Haardt mountains. The acidity here is noticeably fresh, with gooseberries, apple and lemon zest intertwining wonderfully. The touch of minerality adds elegance and it would sing served alongside smoked salmon or many cheeses.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 12.5%
Find here: £10.20

The BEst Riesling for £20-£30

Schlumberger Grand Cru Kittrelee Riesling 2005

THE BEST RIESLING TO TRY The Three Drinkers Schlumberger Grand Cru Kittrelee Riesling 2005

Alsace riesling tends to be bone dry with robust acidity, an elegant bouquet and often complex minerality and floral aromas... and that’s exactly what Domaines Schlumberger has made. Behind that stunning gorgeous amber is a zesty nose with a touch of intriguing petrol, and a powerfully structured palate of candied lemon, apricot and apples. It hits all the Alsace traits but it’s expressive and distinct in its own right and one of the most interesting aged rieslings around.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 12%
Find here: £29.99

The Best Dessert Riesling

Heggies Vineyard Botrytis Riesling

THE BEST RIESLING TO TRY The Three Drinkers Heggies Vineyard Botrytis Riesling

A little different from the rest of the bottles in this list, the Eden Valley Heggies Botrytis is tailor-made for citrus desserts, as well as pâté and cheese. Cardamon, nutmeg, and floral notes welcome you into a rich and sweet palate. Think marmalade, pineapple, and candied zest as well as a mineral acidity running throughout for balance and silky texture. It’s a gloriously sweet riesling but the seam of acidity means it’s refreshing too, rather than cloying. Anything like poached pears, key lime pie, or lemon tarte would be a dream pairing, as well as crème brulee and blue cheese.

Size: 375ml
ABV: 11%
Find here: £14.99

Riesling is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Australian Wine, so explore the lush world of Down Under wine here.

TalkTV: German Wines for Winter

German wines are creeping their way back into our hearts as we eschew heavy, tannic, alcoholic wines for more softly spoken, elegant and supremely drinkable options. If you think you wouldn’t recognise German wines, think again as many of the world's best-loved wine grapes thrive here - they are just often under different names and we can get scared off by the language and slightly confusing sugar levels. It’s worth noting however that German is home to home to nearly 135 different grape varieties, from the well-known and loved Riesling and Pinot Noir, to lesser known grapes like Albalonga and Zweigeltrebe. 66.9% of production is dedicated to producing knock-out white wine, with 11.5% dedciated to Pinot Noir, which is known here as Spätburgunder. Here are some quintessentially German, cool, calm and collected wines that are perfect for all year round - including your festive feasts!

Pinot Gris, ‘Urmeer’, Weinhaus, Germany, 2021

This Pinot Gris (that’s the grape) is a rich, ripe and round wine with notes of oatmeal and orchard fruit but balanced by elegant minerality and bright raciness. Try this as a foil for foods with a bit of spice. Hailing from Rheinhessen, this is a fresher and fruitier version of Pinot Grigio.

Find it for £8.99 at Waitrose

Definition Mosel Riesling, Loosen, Germany, 2020

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Riesling is the supermodel grape of Germany and Mosel is arguably it’s most famous home within Germany. This is a classic style from here: zesty, like freshly squeezed lime with a hint of rubber minerality. on the nose. On the palate there’s a bit of sweetness, but it’s brilliantly balanced with razor-like acidity. Not cloying at all. Made by the famous Ernst and Thomas Loosen and will be awesome with hard cheeses and anything with a hint of spice.

Find it for £9.99 mix 6 price at Majestic

 

The Society’s Saar Riesling, Germany 2019

A riper, richer version of a classic Riesling with an intense, lime and slate nose and rather tropical palate. A fuller body than the previous wine and hailing from a specific part of the Mosel. This Riesling would be great with salty hard cheese and spiced Asian dishes or Mexican tacos. 

Find it for £11.50 at The Wine Society

 

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Also try…

Joaquim Flick, Nonnberg, Riesling trocken, Germany 

This is a great example of a dry Riesling, with its quintessentially racy acidity and notes of green apple, lemon citrus and rubber. Juicy and powerful on the palate, it’s a great one for goats cheese or even poultry. 

Find it for £11.46 at Vinello

 

Pinot Noir, Josten & Klein Vom Schiefer, Germany

Did you know that Germany is the world’s third largest producer of Pinot Noir?This country really does to fantastic, elegant, smooth and light-bodied Pinot Noir. Think silky cherry and milk chocolate but light on its feet, ballerina-style. This one has a real depth and cpm[lexity too. perfect for Christmas lunch with all the trimmings. bear in mind that the German name for Pinot Noir is Spätburgunder.

Find it for £23.50 at the good wine shop