{"id":35409,"date":"2023-06-21T11:20:05","date_gmt":"2023-06-21T10:20:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leaandsandeman.co.uk\/blog\/?p=35409"},"modified":"2023-07-17T13:26:09","modified_gmt":"2023-07-17T12:26:09","slug":"summer-drinking-series-riesling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leaandsandeman.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/06\/summer-drinking-series-riesling\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Drinking Series: Riesling"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re diving into the Lea & Sandeman cellars to find the perfect wines for your glass this summer.<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Talk to a sommelier, or a member of the wine trade, and it\u2019s likely that they\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n

Riesling thrives around the world \u2013 especially in cooler climates, such as Alsace<\/a>, Austria<\/a>, Eden Valley<\/a> (Australia) and Alto Adige<\/a> (Italy). However, Germany is the home of Riesling \u2013 the grape was first recorded here some 588 years ago, and it is grown in all the country\u2019s thirteen wine regions.\"Braunewell<\/p>\n

\u201cRiesling is the great vine variety of Germany and could claim to be the finest white grape variety in the world on the basis of the longevity of its wines and their ability to transmit the characteristics of a vineyard without losing Riesling\u2019s own inimitable style.\u201d
\n<\/em>Jancis Robinson MW, Oxford Companion to Wine <\/strong><\/div>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Sweetness levels <\/strong><\/p>\n

There is still a lingering suspicion that Riesling will always be sweet. This is not the case!<\/em> Part of Riesling\u2019s charm is the fact that it can be produced in a huge variety of styles, from the piercingly fresh and bone-dry, to the sticky-sweet and luscious. Most Riesling produced in Germany now is, in fact, dry. But if you\u2019re looking for a clue on the label, search for the word \u2018trocken\u2019 (meaning dry) or take a look at the ABV \u2013 the rule of thumb here is \u2018the higher, the drier\u2019. A wine at 7 or 8% is going to have a lot of unfermented grape sugars, but one at 12% is unlikely to have any left at all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This July, we\u2019re taking part in the \u201931 Days of German Riesling\u2019<\/em><\/strong>, the perfect excuse to crack open a bottle or two of this delicious wine. See below for inspiration from our excellent German producers.<\/p>\n

Weingut Braunewell, Rheinhessen<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"BraunewellFran\u00e7ois Breiniville fled 17th Century France\u2019s Huguenot persecution to settle in Essenheim, just southwest of Mainz. Over 300 years later his descendants are crafting charming wines in the heart of the Rheinhessen. For simple zippy delight and cracking value, Braunewell\u2019s RIESLING 2021<\/a> (\u00a316.95) is hard to beat: dry, citrus-scented and mouth-wateringly refreshing. A step up, the ESSENHEIM RIESLING 2021<\/a> (\u00a321.50) is racy and spicy with an interesting smoky element on the nose. And at the top of the tree is the fantastic TEUFELSPFAD RIESLING 2018<\/a> (\u00a325.95) from the \u2018Devil\u2019s path\u2019 vineyard \u2013 brimming with power, precision and intensity. With flavours of lime and mandarin, with a richness, a saline edge and a clearly defined palate that will no doubt age beautifully.<\/p>\n

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Weingut Lehnert-Veit, Mosel<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Lenhert-VeitLocated in the heart of the romantic Mosel, the Lehnert-Viet family has a long tradition of quality winegrowing, dating back to the 1600s. Peter Lehnert is now the 10th generation of the family to take charge of the vineyards. These are spread around their hometown of Piesport, on both banks of the river. To get a sense of what they\u2019re up to, try the mineral, sleek and brightly-juicy SCHIEFER Riesling 2021<\/a>, from grapes grown on slate soils it is amazingly good value at just \u00a315.95. Lehnert-Veit\u2019s 11 hectares include some of the Mosel\u2019s most prestigious sites: the \u2018premier crus\u2019 Falkenberg and G\u00fcnterslay as well as the jewel in the crown, the \u2018grand cru\u2019 vineyard Goldtr\u00f6pfchen. The PIESPORTER GOLDTR\u00d6PCHEN GG Riesling 2020<\/a> (\u00a327.95) is an amazing example of the complexity and depth that this vineyard can offer. Layer upon layer of flavour, with delicate floral overly and a fine-boned, mineral structure that relaxes into a long finish.<\/p>\n

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