Tag Archives: Riesling

Riesling Trocken

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Hugo

The other week I was searching for a bottle of Malvasia delle Lipari for the Italian wine course I’m running, which I tracked down to The Winery in Maida Vale, West London (see here for the post on the Malvasia).  … Continue reading →

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Riesling & Co World Tour 2011

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Hugo

Last week saw the London gig of the “Riesling & Co World Tour 2011” – a trade event put on by Wines of Germany to try to generate more interest in German wines and Riesling in particular. The event started … Continue reading →

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Genesis Wines Trade Tasting

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Hugo

Recently I went to the trade tasting for Genesis Wines at the Century Club in Soho.  There were 113 wines set out by region, with with just over half from France.  As well as the classic regions, there were also … Continue reading →

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Viavino Wine Course Session Five

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Hugo

This Tuesday saw the penultimate session of the Classic French Wine Regions wine tasting and education course I’m running.  The idea is to educate about the world of wine whilst also improving tasting skills.  In the fourth session we looked … Continue reading →

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Becker Grand Cru Froehn Riesling 2001

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Hugo

After a roast dinner earlier in the day we only wanted a snack supper last night, which was perfectly accompanied by a bottle of 2001 Alsace Grand Cru Froehn Riesling from Domaine Becker.   Medium dry but with plenty of acidity … Continue reading →

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Josmeyer Les Pierrets Alsace Riesling 2002

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Hugo

Last April I went on an annual buying trip to Burgundy and Alsace for six days or so.  My estate car went almost empty and came back with the axle on the floor.  Alsace in particular is fantastic for visiting … Continue reading →

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Weather for Riesling Kabinett

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Hugo

What lovely weather we’re having!  So what to drink as an aperitif on a balmy evening whilst waiting for supper?  Perhaps a nice crisp Chablis or maybe a glass of Fino, but if you want a light drink without much alcohol that’s … Continue reading →

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Albert Mann 1997 Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Hugo

Last night I had my last bottle of the above, which was a great advert for the longevity of Riesling.  Not a particularly good vintage and not a super-heavyweight producer (though very decent), but at over 12 years old the … Continue reading →

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