31 Days of German Riesling
Talk to a sommelier, or a member of the wine trade, and it’s likely that they’re happy to wax lyrical about Riesling. Its ability to age, its amazing versatile food pairing potential, the intensity of flavour it can deliver and the value for money that it can offer, all make a compelling argument for these wines..
In the vineyards, Riesling delights cool-climate winemakers, as it is resistant to frost, hardy and dependably produces fairly high yields of high quality. It is also noted for its ability to reflect the soil on which it was grown, leading to exciting experimentation with site selection. Riesling also has a high natural acidity, which helps produce wines with enormous ageing potential, although, when the grapes have been ripened sufficiently, the wines are equally delicious in their youth.
This July, we’re taking part in the ’31 Days of German Riesling’, the perfect excuse to crack open a bottle or two of this delicious wine. See below for inspiration from our excellent German producers. View Germany's vineyard map.
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2020 PIESPORTER GOLDTRÖPCHEN Gruft Riesling Grosses Gewächs Weingut Lehnert-Veit
Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Germany 12.5% White
Riesling .
Cork-stoppered. Layers of flavour with some floral elements and a very crystalline structure. Not quite open yet – still a little chewy on the end.
Jancis Robinson OBE MW2021 SCHIEFER Riesling Trocken Qba Weingut Lehnert-Veit
Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Germany 12% White
Riesling.
From slate soils, as the name says, and it has a mineral lift and firmness. Floral aromatics and a bright juicy nectarine or white currant fruit. Quite dry, it has a fairly lemony acidity and a stony slick finish.
L&S2021 ESSENHEIM RIESLING Kalkstein Weingut Braunewell
Rheinhessen Germany 13% White
Riesling .
Mineral, slightly spicy Riesling. On the nose apricot, mint and ivy aromas and smoky components. On the palate, ripe aromas of nectarine and peach with a salty finish.
Winemaker's notes2021 RIESLING Trocken Weingut Braunewell
Rheinhessen Germany 12% White
Riesling .
The entry-level wine. Blend from several vineyards and several soils. Vines 10–20 years old. Very late-ripening year with the last grapes picked on 11 November. Light and steely with marked acidity. But not complex. GV 1...(read more)
Jancis Robinson OBE MW2020 TEUFELSPFAD RIESLING Weingut Braunewell
Rheinhessen Germany 13.5% White
Riesling .
Another great wine from Stefan, power, precision, depth and intensity. Rich lime and mandarin fruit, with grip and a slatey mouthfeel. Layered, fragrant, deep and beautifully etched, this wine drinks well now, but will a...(read more)
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