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THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH A new column from SUSY ATKINS talks up the virtues of New World Riesling. ‘Don’t be distracted by the endless bottles of Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc from these parts of the world – dig around in the antipodean section of the wine shelves, and you should unearth a few distinctively tall, screw-capped bottles made from Riesling.’ The alcohol level tends to be lower and they age well, she reports, although the price tag is less of a bonus. Her personal favourites include 2004/5 Leasingham Magnus Riesling, Clare Valley, Australia (£7.49; Sainsbury’s). ...
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