I can’t believe I haven’t blogged for so long. Where the
bloody hell has the time gone!
Well, mostly studying. Amongst what feels like a million
other things.
China assignment for the WSET is almost 50% done and I feel like a bloomin’ Chinese economist now (albeit a rubbish one),
although I’m not sure how much this will help me in my quest to have my own
vineyard….
I have been helping out a little down at Eglantine Vineyard
and Tony and Veronica as per usual have been patient and generous in letting me
bumble around after them in the winery attempting to learn bits and pieces. They
also paid me in mead which personally, was a highlight of my working career.
Great fun. 
Anyway. As it is sweltering outside I have covered some
beautifully delicious German wines, perfect for alfresco dining or to guzzle
alone as you slowly fry yourselves silly.
The Germans appear to be as good
at winemaking as they are at football. ALL of the wines I’ve recommended are
dry, delicious and quaffable; just remember to open with friends as you WILL
manage to sip away a bottle without meaning to.
Spatburgunder – aka Pinot Noir. I took an example of this
around to a mates for dinner a few weeks ago.
It was an absolute smash. I love this just as much as the Robert Oatley
Pinot Noir from Australia I am always tweeting about – both come from cooler
areas (even the Oz wine is at altitude so nice and cool) and are fruity,
complex and elegant (translation: yummy).
Dry Riesling - Dr Loosen is a superstar when it comes to
wine making and there is nothing of his that I have tried that I haven’t
coveted afterwards. Many of us shy away
from the residual sugar in SOME (note: not all) German wines, but this is dry, floral,
juicy and with heavenly minerality that is so typical of this grape, in this
setting. 
Villa Wolf Pinot Gris – I have been at a few tastings with this and it is
always a resounding favourite. Refreshing, light but with lovely notes of stone
fruits, melon, citrus…. mouthwatering. Perfect for sitting in the garden!
Enjoy!
