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Sample Dry Riesling, 2022

Mosel, Germany

White · 11.5% · 750ml

Placeholder verdict: low alcohol, high definition.

Around £17 · Excellent value · One easy step out

Bottle portrait: Sample Dry Riesling, Mosel. Natural light, real table.

Where to buy

  • Illustrative Online Retailer£18.50
  • Illustrative Wine Merchant£17.00

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What it tastes like

Body2 out of 5, from Light to Full. Light
Acidity5 out of 5, from Soft to Zippy. Zippy
Tannin1 out of 5, from None to Firm. None
Sweetness2 out of 5, from Bone dry to Sweet. Bone dry
Oak1 out of 5, from None to Obvious. None
Fruit4 out of 5, from Subtle to Loud. Loud

Flavours

Citrus · Stone fruit · Floral · Stony

Style

Aromatic · Fresh · Mineral · Elegant

Good for

Before dinner · With food · Something to think about

Food

Thai food · Pork · Smoked fish

Our verdict

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Why we like it

Placeholder: aromatic without being sweet.

What to know

Placeholder: dry, despite the label's reputation.

Who it’s for

Anyone who wants perfume and acidity together.

Who should skip it

Anyone who wants a soft, low-acid white.

The detail

Grapes
Riesling
Origin
Mosel, Germany
Alcohol
11.5%

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