Germany

There’s no escaping the fact that Germany is saddled with a bit of an image problem. For too long, too many German producers have been happy to pump out lack lustre, bargain-basement sugar water, wines that compromised the reputation of the superb quality being produced elsewhere in the country. There are, however, reasons to believe Germany’s fortunes are about to change. For one thing, the country is perfectly placed to take advantage of concerns about alcohol levels. While producers in warmer climes have to intervene with equipment, German wines are naturally low in alcohol – you can find perfectly ripe concentrated wines at 9,5% and lower. Another reason for optimism is that German wines are stylistically in tune with what the market is looking for. The rise of Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc has shown just how big an appetite there is for the kind of light, crisp, fresh whites that are Germany’s stock in trade, whether produced from Pinot Grigio itself, or from Germany’s greatest grape variety, Riesling. The growing acceptance of Riesling from the New World, could also play into German hands. As consumers develop a taste for the searing acidity, citrus fruit flavours and sheer versatility of the variety, they will surely return to the wines featured here prove.

Both ranges within the German wine section, Blue Max and Prinz Rupprecht, are exclusive to WaverleyTBS and therefore not available elsewhere. They are specifically blended by one of our Winemakers – so quality is a guarantee!

Blue Max

Blue Max Liebfraumilch
An attractive, easy-drinking light, medium-sweet white. Lovely with iron-rich leafy green salads with strong oil, mustard, vinegar or lemon-based dressings, hot garlicy mayonnaise or Caesar dressing using anchovies - even Thai-style ones with chilli.

Prinz Rupprecht

Prinz Rupprecht Riesling
Clean, internationally dry style, fruity wine balanced by crisp acidity. The extra fruit character of this wine helps to counter the heat of spicy or hot ingredients, so matches very well with Thai Green & Red curries.

Prinz Rupprecht Piesporter Michelsberg
A clean, fresh, medium-dry wine, with light grapey fruit flavours. Spicy dishes - Mid-range Indian curries and Kormas work very well with this wine.

Prinz Rupprecht Rudesheimer Rosengarten
A young, fresh and rounded style with floral aromas and delicate flavours. A perfect match with mild to medium-hot Indian dishes and Stir-frys.