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SARAH HELLER RECOMMENDS BOTTLES FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS MEAL—WHETHER IT’S RICH AND DECADENT OR LEAN AND GREEN

NAUGHTY As an aperitif: JJ Prüm Graacher Himmelsreich Riesling Spätlese 2008 Although they call riesling the perfect pairing wine, I’d argue its aromatic complexity, sugar-acid balance and sheer prettiness make it perfect on its own. This Mosel classic shows powdery white florals, piercing white nectarine and barley sugar sweetness with a clean, chalky finish. With hors d’oeuvres : Contrà Soarda Torcolato Riserva Sarson 2013 From the almost painfully obscure, esoteric grape vespaiola, grown only in this corner of the Veneto, this air-dried sweet wine brings a uniquely Italian vegetal savouriness and exquisite acid balance to 130g/l oaf sugar. Umami notes of olives and walnut oil make it a surprising hit with briny treats like sardines and oysters. With the roast: Grahams Vintage Port 2016 Drinking young vintage port, once only…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, December 2019

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