German Wines

German wines tend to be very under-rated in the UK - a throwback from the 80's when Hock, Piesporter and Liebfraumilch were the tipples of the masses.

I've been getting more into German wines over the last year or two and last week I was given a fantastic wine by a German colleague, who hails from Heidelberg.

It's from his local vineyard and is delicious:

2005 Clauer Heidelberger Dormenacker Grauburgunder (Kabinett Trocken)

Yes it is a mouthful to pronounce and is a mouthful to taste.  It is incredibly fresh, light (masking a blustery 12.5% alochol and smooth.  Think French Sauvignon Blanc but much more rounded, crisp wthout being citrusy and a finish that is delightful.

9/10 rating.  Delicious.