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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Phoenix is a white grape variety, with its roots in Pfalz, Germany.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to elderflower, herbaceous notes, muscat-like qualities, floral and herbaceous.
It is planted most seriously in Rheinhessen, Nahe, Pfalz and England.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, productive vigour and a preference for temperate.
On other labels it goes by Gf. GA-49-22.
At the table it suits foil-baked salmon with elderflower sauce, marinated chicken legs and spicy pork tacos.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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foil-baked salmon with elderflower sauce
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marinated chicken legs
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spicy pork tacos
Also labelled.
Gf. GA-49-22.
Bottles to look for.
- Poulton Hill Estate Phoenix, England
- Weingut Erhard Kleber Phonix Feinherb, Rheinhessen, Germany
- Weingut Grossmann Phonix Trocken, Nahe, Germany
Phoenix: common questions
01.What does Phoenix taste like?+
Phoenix tastes of elderflower, herbaceous notes, muscat-like qualities, floral and herbaceous. The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Phoenix from?+
Phoenix originates in Pfalz, Germany.
03.Where is Phoenix grown?+
The key regions for Phoenix are Rheinhessen, Nahe, Pfalz and England.
04.What food pairs with Phoenix?+
Pour it with foil-baked salmon with elderflower sauce, marinated chicken legs and spicy pork tacos.
05.What else is Phoenix called?+
Phoenix is also labelled Gf. GA-49-22.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Germany.