The UK has seen wine trends come and go in the last 20 years – Australian Chardonnay was all the rage in the Nineties while in the last ten years, Italian Pinot Grigio and New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc have captured the collective imagination of the nation’s taste-buds. Many in the wine trade believe that German Riesling is set to be the next big thing to hit the UK’s wine scene, thanks to its tendency to be lower in alcohol and its food friendliness. It seems they may be onto something – sales of German wines costing over five pounds went through the roof last year, up by an impressive 72 percent. So what’s all the fuss about?
This summer, you can find out for yourself as ‘Riesling Week’comes to the UK for the first time from 23rd to 31st July. Enjoy a bottle of German Riesling with friends in the summer sunshine as some of the UK’s top restaurants, including Lutyens, Yauatcha, Home House, The Ledbury, The Vineyard at Stockcross and Hotel du Vin Winchester will be offering German Riesling promotions, including special discounts and tastings in store, giving you the opportunity to discover a wide range of German Rieslings andfind the style that suits your tastes best. Top independent wine merchants from around the UK - including Avery’s in Bristol, Corks Out in Cheshire and Ex-cellar in London - will also be taking part in Riesling Week, so if you want to learn more about German Riesling and find a great bottle to enjoy at home, then put the dates in your diary and get down to your nearest participating wine merchant! Full details of restaurants and independent merchants taking part can be found on Wines of Germany’s website, www.winesofgermany.co.uk/events or on the Wines of Germany Facebook page. Known for its incredible versatility and unrivaled quality, German Riesling is beloved by sommeliers across the world for its ability to pair with almost any food, including those that are not traditionally easy to match with wine, such as curries and sushi. With styles ranging from dry, crisp and fresh, to luscious, ripe and honeyed, there’s a German Riesling for everyone and you’ll have no difficulty finding a style to match all foods, from spicy Thai dishes to rich French cuisine.
With so many different styles available, get in the know and discover for yourself the incredibly versatile nature of delicious German Riesling.
