How did I get a job like this?

When I tell people that I write about wine they immediately ask “how do I get a job like that?” The answer I generally give is that I have no specialist skills but I do think about the wines I taste and drink a lot more than most people.

My selections this week are from two grapes that will always make you think a little — Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Neither of these grapes are recommended for beginners and even experienced wine drinkers can be put off by overly tannic Cabernet and the petrol aromas to be found in some Rieslings, especially those with a little age.