German wine is a refreshing choice for those delightful summer wine moments and it pairs effortlessly with a variety of summer dishes, from seafood and salads to grilled vegetables and light meats.
These wines are really making a comeback and with their distinct lifted zesty flavours and bright fruit characteristics, they effortlessly capture the essence of summer.
2021 Pinot Noir/Cabernet Sauvignon, Secco Rosé, Corvers-Kauter, Rheingau
£18.20 from The Good Spirits Co
A lively, fruit-forward sparkling German rosé. Expect punchy red fruits and a refreshing finish, making this a delicious sparkling for any occasion.
2020 Pinot Noir, Johann Wolf, Villa Wolf, Pfalz
£9.99 from Waitrose
This is the perfect chillable red for summer days with bright, juicy cherry fruit and a smoky depth from gentle oak ageing. Approachable and excellent value.
2021 Pinot Gris, Urmeer, Weinhaus, Rheinhessen
£8.99 from Waitrose
Fruity, well balanced, easy drinking and good value, this Pinot Gris does not disappoint. It’s a real, go-to fridge door wine and an excellent match for spicy BBQ foods.
2021 Pinot Blanc, Haus Klosterberg, Markus Molitor, Mosel
£15.72 from Vinissimus
This Pinot Blanc is clean, lifted and precise with a delicate finish. It is perfect with a cheese board or white meats.
2021 Sauvignon Blanc, Bundschuh, Emil Bauer & Söhne, Pfalz
£18.95 from Drinkmonger
Well balanced with an expressive nose of zesty, ripe fruits. Crisp and fruit forward with citrus and herbal notes on the palate, it is dreamy with creamy pasta and goats cheese salads.
New launches – just in time for summer!
Great examples of the extraordinary and progressive winemaking scene in Germany at the moment, the new Club Edition range from Black Tower is fruit-forward, on-trend and summer-ready. Dry in style, these wines will blow you away with their pure flavours and zesty style.
2022 Riesling, Black Tower Club Edition, Reh Kendermann, Rheinhessen
2022 Pinot Noir, Rosé, Black Tower Club Edition, Reh Kendermann, Pfalz
2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Black Tower Club Edition, Reh Kendermann, Pfalz
£7 from Asda
This fruity Riesling has notes of citrus, passionfruit and juicy peach, with a delicate mineral hint. A wine with a subtle creaminess and a strong, yet well balanced body. This Riesling is a crowd pleaser with a modern edge.
£7 from Asda
The bouquet of juicy blackcurrants, raspberry and plum, combined with a delicious, crispy finish, gives this wine its lively zest. This is an easy drinking wine that is perfect for summer sipping. This rosé just gained a Decanter Bronze medal with 88 points.
£7 from Asda
This new Sauvignon Blanc has just won a Decanter Gold Medal with 95 points. This aromatic white can be enjoyed with sushi, grilled seafood or simply chilled with friends. Notes of passion fruit, guava and grapefruit are accompanied by subtle aromas of freshly cut grass with a hint of minerality.