Wines Worth Locating with Trevor Langley

Wines Worth Locating: The Winebarn

Germany utilises Riesling grapes to great advantage and the resulting wines have a range from Trocken (dry), Kabinett (mediumdry), through medium and sweet, to Beerenauslese (very sweet) and Eiswein (even sweeter). The WineBarn Ltd company specialises in fi nding, importing and offering German wines of superb quality and elegance. Their managing director is Iris Ellmann, who is very much acknowledged and respected, and one of the UK’s fi rst Fellows (The Riesling Fellowship), as an expert in German wines. The team are extremely proud of having been recognised as The IWC Best German Wine Merchant. Advice includes recommendations for food pairings and for any other occasions and events. The WineBarn also offers a Rare and Antique Wines Service, sourcing elusive investment wines from hidden German cellars. For this ‘quest’ I searched for dry Riesling wines. The Allendorf family have a history of over 700 years, living and working in the Rheingau region, which is home to the famed Riesling white wine grape. Their estate is recognised as one of the largest family-owned wineries in the Rheingau. ‘Allendorf Save Water Drink Riesling’ (dry) has a primary fruity sensation, including apricot and crisp apple, for the nasal senses. Continuing to the mouthfeel and palate’s enjoyment, this is a very popular, refreshing wine. www.thewinebarn.co.uk/collections/allendorf Since the latter part of the 15th century, the Aldinger family have worked the land in the town of Fellbach. Committed and dedicated to their productions, the wines produced have exceptional quality. ‘Aldinger Rebhuhn Riesling Trocken’ I found to have very acceptable orchard fruits on the bouquet. It is certainly crisp and fresh, with a good fi nish on the palate. Ideal to grace many dining tables, this is another popular production. www.thewinebarn.co.uk/collections/aldinger Riesling wines are great to accompany numerous dishes of cuisine, as well as having the ability to be enjoyed on their own. These and many more excellent wines with a passion, (a good number of which are multi-award-winning) are available from The WineBarn Ltd. Ordering is easy and available online, too. Orders are dealt with quickly and effi ciently, dispatching to all types of properties, including hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, retailers, private clients, homes and offi ces. The WineBarn is delivering now. The WineBarn Ltd, 16 Taylor’s Yard, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 3XX Tel: 01962 761215 E-mail: wine@thewinebarn.co.uk www.thewinebarn.co.uk As always, enjoy! Trevor Langley

The GOAT at Frognall Reopening from Saturday 4th July

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE GOAT AT FROGNALL? Here’s What …

Please note we are asking ALL customers to pre-book tables to eat INSIDE the pub where possible. We have made sure there is adequate space between all tables and have implemented a one-way-system along with guided pathways and sanitiser stations at all key points, to make sure we are meeting the new government guidelines. Outside, all our tables are at least two metres apart and there are sanitiser stations at all key points; all play equipment will be sanitised before each service period. We are still offering our popular takeaway dishes, so if you wish to enjoy our food and beer at home, our “call and collect” service is still possible. We will be using our Facebook page to keep customers up-to-date as we progress through this opening phase. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us in the usual way. We would also like to say a HUGE thank you to all of the customers who have been supporting us and other local businesses during this period and look forward to welcoming you back INTO the pub again! Richard, Steph and the team.