Spier Vintage Selection Riesling 2017

Best known in Germany, the noble Riesling grape has slipped across to the New World, most notably to Oz and New Zealand. Now we’ve found a truly refreshing Riesling in South Africa. No surprise it’s from the hugely impressive Spier winery (former IWSC ‘South African Wine Producer of the Year’ no less). Founded near Stellenbosch in 1692, this historic cellar even pre-dates most of the great châteaux of Bordeaux! Today it attracts thousands of tourists not only for its rich wine heritage, but because within the property there is now a hotel, restaurant and eagle reserve. Fruitier than its Old World equivalent, this 2017 makes a terrific glass solo or with spicy Asian cuisine. The sort of wine that’s hard to put down and great for a party!