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Before you buy
Dessert and sweet wines explained: late harvest, noble rot and icewineSauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Grigio: choosing a crisp whiteThis has fabulous purity and finesse of aroma. Lime pith, lime cordial and just a suggestion of flowery perfume. In the mouth, it is dry and tangy, with generous fresh fruit salad notes offset by spicy, savoury umami richness. Long finish with a pink grapefruit character, without the bitterness. Precise and delicate in nature, it just hints at the pent-up power behind that will enable it to sustain for the long haul. Winemaker, Rob Mann, wishes to avoid the petrol character that can develop in Riesling grapes that have been over-exposed to sunlight, so he twisted Matt Swinney’s arm to invest in 5 km of shade cloth to hang on the ‘afternoon side’ of the rows.
At a glance
- Shop: The Great Wine Co.
- Brand: Swinney Vineyards
- Price: £26.00
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Good to know
- Serve at about 7 to 10°C, sweet styles a little colder.
- Good Riesling can age for many years thanks to its high acidity.
- Recork and refrigerate after opening.
Common questions
Is Riesling sweet?
Not always. Many Rieslings are dry, especially from Alsace, Australia and German wines labelled trocken. Others are off dry or sweet, so check the label and ABV.
What does Spätlese mean?
Late harvest. It describes grapes picked riper than usual. A Spätlese is often medium sweet unless it is labelled trocken.