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565. Equipo Navazos, La Bota de Fino Macharnudo Alto 18, NV (2011) 
£7.99; 13%
Really enjoyable example of a ready-to-drink Riesling that shows the good side of Alsace. Recommended by the Swig! owners and rightly so. Bought and drank two bottles over about a year’s break. Refreshing limey-citrus acidity and freshness with a hint of body / sweetness that made this a real ‘drinker’. The second bottle also gave some ‘petrol’ hints that suggested the extra 12 months had shown some ageing potential. Very nice.
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