Dr. Deinhard Deidesheimer Herrgottsacker Riesling Trocken 720ml

Deidesheimer Herrgottsacker is one of the best known single vineyards of the Pfalz, a large site above the village of Deidesheim. Its soils are clayey sand, partly stony, with weathered limestone on the slopes, and that light, stony ground is credited with producing balanced, fruity wines with a pleasant level of acidity and, where limestone content rises, real mineral freshness.

This is Riesling in the trocken style, meaning fermented dry rather than left with residual sweetness. Expect vibrant acidity, a mouthwatering dryness and a lingering mineral finish, with the Pfalz's characteristic ripe fruit keeping it generous rather than austere.

Serve it cold, around 9 to 11 degrees, in a proper white wine glass. Dry German Riesling is one of the great food wines: pour it with grilled prawns, roast pork, smoked fish, or anything carrying chilli and ginger, where the acidity resets the palate between bites.