von Hövel Oberemmeler Hutte Kabinett Riesling 2005, Germany
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Riesling is where its at on the restaurant seen. Much like the maxim of conversation ‘don’t talk about religion, politics or money’; or the golden rule of restaurants ‘don’t order chicken or pasta or anything else you could make at home’ – I think a third rule wish to add is, ‘when you’re dining out, don’t order Pino Gris or Merlot.’ Pinot Gris is the chicken of wine, if that makes sense – but Riesling can often add something special, and as the flavour profile of the Western culinary experience changes to using zest, rind and Thai-style spices, so we need to choose wines with more exotic flavour profiles. This von Hovel is bursting with fruit-salad and citrus flavours, and is an incredibly crisp, succulent, racey and fresh smorgasbord of melons, lemon-peel, paw paw and fresh-cut pineapple. This wine is a testament to the potential of white wine to appeal to the youthful male palate.
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