With temperatures in London pushing well past those of our neighbours to the south, the poor unaccustomed souls stranded in the UK are doing what they can to beat the heat and devising a sure-fire strategy to best quench your thirst is as important concern as any. While delicate Provencal Rose, ice-cold Chablis and celebratory bubbles are always popular summertime swigs, my summertime drink of choice is unwavering (if not unsurprising) when the heat wave sets in: German Riesling. Tailor made for the summer, Riesling has succulent stone fruits and zesty citrus freshness that is expertly balanced by mouth-watering acidity and refreshingly low levels of alcohol.