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Tipple Tip 1

8/5/2013

 
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Ocean's Edge Riesling 11.5%abv Tesco half price offer, currently £5.49
As Wine of the Week is on hiatus, I wanted to quickly share this gem of a bargain from Tesco before departing for Japan.
For those of you unconvinced by Riesling, this is a great opportunity for a low risk retrial. It's bone dry, so if you don't like sweeter styles, this could be the one for you.
It's only 11.5% abv, making it great for accompanying summer salads without getting seriously squiffy.
Marlborough, you'll recall from a post a couple of weeks ago, is home of New Zealand's signature grape, Sauvignon Blanc. Here, it's producing a wonderfully zesty and mouthwatering Riesling full of nectarine, lemon and just a hint of minerality on the finish.
It's perfect for pairing with smoked salmon, tomato salads, and monkfish or prawn spicy Thai curries - foods where you won't want to splash out £15 on a bottle that might not work.
I don't know how long the offer is running, and I'm not sure I'd pay £11 for this at full price, but meanwhile, snap up a bargain!

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Purple Teeth recommends drinking plenty of water & wearing sunscreen if you are taking your summer tipple in the sunshine...

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