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The Wine Cellar
BOTANICALS, A FANTASTIC LOCAL WINE PLUS A TRIO OF RIESLING WINES TO ENSURE YOU CAN RAISE A GLASS WITH FRIENDS THROUGHOUT SPRING!
A SWEET SELECTION: Monday 13th March represents International Riesling Day...
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1. Our first Riesling offering is Leitz’s zero-alcohol version, a vacuum distillation of which has removed the alcohol whilst retaining a medium-dry citrus flavour profile. £5.50 / 75cl / 0% ABV.
2. Next up is Willi Haag’s sweet Riesling Auslese, a sweeter and more traditional expression of Riesling from Germany’s Mosel region. Honeysuckle and passionfruit flavours, nicely mineral with a bit of vibrancy, £11.99 / 75cl / 7.5% ABV.
3. Waitrose presents this bone dry Leitz Riesling as its high-end offering, ideal with lighter curry dishes or grilled local duck breast. Herby with peaches and floral honey, £36 / 75cl / 12% ABV.
Wine of the Month
Short-Eared Owl, (Medium Dry White), Burton Pedwardine, Sleaford, Lincolnshire £14 / 75cl / 11% ABV
From Lincolnshire’s Mayfield Vineyard comes Short-Eared Owl, a medium dry white made from Phoenix grapes. A balance of floral meadow notes, delicately infused with autumn fruits; blossom, pear, grass, and elderflower. Ideal match for salads, creamy pasta dishes and gently spiced dishes. Own Collection Tasting experiences also available by arrangement, see mayfieldwine.co.uk for details or email events@mayfieldvineyard.co.uk. n
George’s Old Gin has a modern twist!
George Hill Ltd is based in Market Harborough and presents its award-winning house gin with bags of lemon, lime and orange zest, on the nose, coupled with fresh pink grapefruit. There’s a gentle fresh citrus spice, with lemon zest and pink grapefruit at the forefront, lengthened by lighter undertones of juniper. The finish is long with mellow citrus and warming spice. Mix with good quality tonic and enjoy!
£38.6 / 70cl / 44% ABV, www.georgehill.co.uk sloeberryspirits.co.uk.
n Our featured wines are available from the best local independent wine merchants, supermarkets and online, prices are RRP and may vary from those stated.
