Today we’re here to taste German wines … now Germany has a similar dilemma to New Zealand: they are known for one grape, Riesling (in the case of New Zealand it’s Sauvignon Blanc); and like New Zealand the Germans are focused on Pinot Noir as something else they would like to be known for … and it seems to be working:  in the 2011 Tasting of London 6 of the top 10 Pinots were of German origin.  (click here to see the full review of wines and the event)

 

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