Discover Riesling: Melody’s three to try

Knoll, from the Wachau, is one of my favourite producers in Austria. Weingut Knoll, Loibner Riesling Smaragd 2022 (£31 Lay & Wheeler) is a dry, powerful, rich and complex Riesling that can age for long periods. Try it if you’re after a full-bodied wine without the taste of new oak.

Trimbach, Cuvée Frédéric Emile Riesling 2017 (£56-£60 Eton Vintners, Hennings, NY Wines) is a gorgeous wine from a historic producer, family-owned in Alsace across 13 generations. It’s from vines with an average age of 45 years and matured for a number of years, producing a wine that is full of personality, concentration and beautiful minerality. On the palate, it is very balanced and pairs well with seafood, poultry and cheese.

Canadian Icewine is another gem not to be missed. Peller, Signature Series Riesling Icewine 2019 (£48-£55/37.5cl Amathus Drinks, Fareham Wine Cellar, The Great Wine Co, ) from Ontario is made with grapes that are naturally frozen and harvested by hand at temperatures of at least -10°C, maximising the concentration and sweetness of the fruit. Lusciously sweet and incredibly pure, with flavours of tropical fruits, orange blossoms and delicate spices, it’s best served chilled and enjoyed with desserts such as summer trifle. ▶