All About Riesling
Do you like dry wine? Sweet? Somewhere in between? Whatever you prefer, there’s a Riesling for you.
Riesling comes in more “flavors” than any other wine. Some are “bone dry”, with no discernable sweetness. Others are “medium dry” with a hint of sweet, or “medium sweet” with even more, and some are quite simply “sweet”.
The natural grape sugar left in the wine is just one of the factors defining the taste. The natural acid and pH offset the sugar, and the interplay of these elements ultimately determines what you will taste. For example, a Riesling with more residual sugar but high acid may well taste drier than one with less sugar and low acid.
Unfortunately, many consumers still think “Riesling = Sweet”, and many Riesling producers don’t give much information on their labels to help consumers know what taste to expect from a particular bottle. That’s why the International Riesling Foundation developed a voluntary Riesling Taste Profile with recommended guidelines for winemakers and a graphic design which we hope many will use on their back labels to help guide consumers. The design is shown below, with four different options of wording and the understanding that the winemaker will determine where to place the arrow.
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Australia
Jacob's Creek
Jacob’s Creek Steingarten Riesling>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Australia
Jacob’s Creek Steingarten is the iconic super-premium ‘dry’ Riesling produced under the Jacob’s Creek label. The grapes are harvested from older Riesling blocks within the high altitude Barossa Ranges. These prized Riesling vineyards are of Easterly aspect, being protected from the afternoon sun by the surrounding hills and ranges. Soils are shallow over predominately fractured shale or schist rock, driving the classic minerally flavour of this wine. The Steingarten vineyard itself is a ‘unique’ Riesling vineyard in Australia. It is carefully managed using traditional, labour-intensive techniques to give maximum regional and varietal expression.
Jacob’s Creek Steingarten Riesling displays classic cool climate Riesling characters, revealing intensely flavoured lime, grapefruit and rose petal characters, which are harmoniously entwined with a ‘dry’ flinty mineral regional structure that adds persistence and length, providing the potential to develop further with careful cellaring. A perfect match with natural oysters and any delicate white fish dish.
Jacob’s Creek Steingarten Riesling displays classic cool climate Riesling characters, revealing intensely flavoured lime, grapefruit and rose petal characters, which are harmoniously entwined with a ‘dry’ flinty mineral regional structure that adds persistence and length, providing the potential to develop further with careful cellaring. A perfect match with natural oysters and any delicate white fish dish.
Jacob's Creek
Jacob’s Creek Classic Riesling>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Australia
The Jacob’s Classic Riesling was first released in 1984 and immediately became popular in Australia as a contemporary ‘dry’ Riesling style. Special care is required when producing quality wine from the Riesling grape. Our winemaking philosophy is to harvest premium grapes during cool conditions to ensure the delicate citrus varietal flavours are captured in the finished wine.
The Jacob’s Creek Classic Riesling is sourced from a diverse selection of South East Australian grape regions to ensure consistent quality and wine style with each vintage release. The Jacob’s Creek Classic Riesling has attractive floral ester and lime blossom intensity. It is soft and zesty, with fresh lime flavours and soft supporting acidity that makes this wine immediately approachable as a refreshing drinking style. Being ‘dry’ this wine is an easy match for any delicate seafood and salad dish.
The Jacob’s Creek Classic Riesling is sourced from a diverse selection of South East Australian grape regions to ensure consistent quality and wine style with each vintage release. The Jacob’s Creek Classic Riesling has attractive floral ester and lime blossom intensity. It is soft and zesty, with fresh lime flavours and soft supporting acidity that makes this wine immediately approachable as a refreshing drinking style. Being ‘dry’ this wine is an easy match for any delicate seafood and salad dish.
Jacob's Creek
Jacob’s Creek Reserve Riesling>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Australia
The Jacob’s Creek Reserve Riesling is a premium quality ‘dry’ Riesling style. Grapes are sourced from South Australian vine regions, including the famous Clare Valley, Barossa Valley and Eden Valley. The Clare Valley is renowned for its rich, tropical lime flavours; the Barossa Valley provides richness and generosity to the palate, while Eden Valley adds elegant lemony structure. The Riesling grapes are harvested in the cool of the night at less than 15C in order to maximise the fresh citrus flavours. The Jacob’s Creek Reserve Riesling typically displays fresh spicy lime-tropical fruit notes and cool climate overtones. A fine natural acidity balances the powerful fruit flavours providing the potential to develop further with careful cellaring in the short to medium term. Ideal with crab, lobster and any delicate fish dish.
2010 Taylors Wines
St Andrews Riesling>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Australia
At release, the wine is a very pale straw colour with a slight green tinge to the edge. This wine originally looked quite closed and shy but now after some bottle age, is starting to evolve and flourish. Lime, citrus and subtle tropical fruit are emerging with piercing intensity and the smallest hint of toast. A fragrant back ground aroma of ginger and spice is also evident. The wine has substantial palate weight, showing great depth and generosity of flavour. The palate is zesty with citrus flavours carrying throughout and then long after the wine has left the mouth. The structure is rich, full and long but the finish is soft and elegant.
2010 Xabregas Western Australia
Xabregas Riesling>>
- Style: Med-Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Australia
Riesling demands a great deal of respect as a grape, and so winemaking influence is minimal and therefore the attention is on the developing flavours and acidity levels in the vineyard. Once the balance is achieved then we make every effort in the winery to retain those precious flavours experienced in the vineyard.
An abundance of aromatics showing citrus, lavender and apricot blossom, with nuances of cloves and cinnamon spice. A medium dry palate with kaffir lime rind, lemon sherbet and freshly cut green apple crunch, delicate, sweet fruit and natural acid balance creates a perfect persistence of many flavours.
2010 Xabregas Western Australia
X by Xabregas Figtree Riesling>>
- Style: Med-Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Australia
Since the establishment of the Xabregas estate in 1996 our winemaker has discovered unique personalities coming from each of our three vineyards; Figtree vineyard, Spencer vineyard and Narrikup vineyard.
In our desire to showcase the quality of our estate we have created a series of single vineyard wines. Our ‘X by Xabregas wines’ are the ultimate expression of the vineyard and are crafted with minimal intervention to showcase each variety and the unique vineyard from which they have evolved.
A Riesling of restraint and purity, Figtree expresses an intense array of floral characters coupled with talcum powder and mineral quartz.
2010 Xabregas Western Australia
X by Xabregas Spencer Riesling>>
- Style: Med-Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Australia
Since the establishment of the Xabregas estate in 1996 our winemaker has discovered unique personalities coming from each of our three vineyards; Figtree vineyard, Spencer vineyard and Narrikup vineyard.
In our desire to showcase the quality of our estate we have created a series of single vineyard wines. Our ‘X by xabregas’ wines are the ultimate expression of the vineyard and are crafted with minimal intervention to showcase each variety and the unique vineyard from which they have evolved.
A Riesling of European persuasion, complex preserved limes and spice on the nose with a medium dry palate that consists of an abundance of racy mineral acid and zesty citrus fruit.
Langmeil Winery
Langmeil Eden Valley Riesling>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Australia
Langmeil has always championed Riesling, the world's finest white. Eden Valley, high above the Barossa floor, allows Riesling the potential for great bottle age and ability to transmit the characteristics of the soil, without compromising its inimitable character. After harvest, the pristine fruit is gently pressed and fermented at cool temperatures to produce this delicate, yet intense wine, balanced with crisp natural acidity, typical of the renowned Eden Valley region of the Barossa. This wine may be enjoyed now but will be even better if kept for a few years.
Langmeil Winery
Langmeil Live Wire Riesling>>
- Style: Med-Sweet
- Type: Table
- Region: Australia
The Live Wire represents an energetic evolution of traditional style introduced by our migrant forefathers in the 1840s. With a crafted balbnce of natural residual sugar and acidity, this crisp fruit driven vivacious wine is the perfect partner to the spicy Asian influences in today's gastronomic experiences.
California
2008 Madrona Vineyards
Riesling - Speciality Collection>>
- Style: Sweet
- Type: Late Harvest
- Region: California
Select Harvest Rieslings are rare and relatively difficult to make. Produced from Riesling infected by the Noble Rot (Botrytis Cineria) in years when the climate is just perfect (rains during the harvest followed by warm, dry conditions), the berries are dehydrated due to the mold. Although the resulting juice is extremely sweet (30%-45% sugar), the acid levels are balanced. And unlike most rots, Botrytis has very enticing characters of rich honey and intense apricot. It is no wonder then that Botrysized Rieslings make some of the most expensive and most sought-after wines in world!
Yet another fantastic vintage in a long stream of wonderful Rieslings dating back to 1985! The 2008 vintage is more akin to a German Beerenauslese, due to the lower harvest brix level of 30 degrees. Thus the balance between Botrytis intensity and Riesling freshness is more intriguing. The aromas are a mélange of Riesling’s tart apple and tangy tangerine fruit married with an essence of mountain honey and ripe apricots.
However, it’s the palate that makes this wine so unique among its peers. The texture is classically rich, yet elegant with wonderful acidity. Medium-bodied and not too sweet, the palate is a glorious blend of honey, carol syrup, apple crisp and just a hint of lemon zest to balance it all. Lingering long into the finish, the lusciousness of this Select Harvest Riesling just makes you dream for one more sip!
2007 Madrona Vineyards
Riesling - Black Label>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: California
As I taste through the barrels in preparation of making final blends, I invariably come across a barrel that is positively special. The characters may be intense or subtle, unusually fruity or complex, but the single barrel screams be bottled separately to retain the unique aspects that show the exquisite nature of our diverse vineyards. Single-vineyard lots are traditionally bottled unfined and unfiltered. These wines exhibit a purity and a sense of place seldom seen in California wine
It There is no wonder why Riesling is considered one of the four noble varieties of the world when one tastes the ’07 Black Label Riesling. Boldly Riesling with a nod to distinct styles, this wine exemplifies classic European structure with a splash of California fruit. The undeniable impact of our high-elevation vineyards is the complexity of the nose in this wine. Gooseberry, lemon tart and tart green apple vie for the most intense character while being framed by an enticing fusil oil richness. Spend a moment longer on the bouquet, and the fruit shifts to kiwi, pineapple and lime.
All of the high-acid fruit characters in the aromas meld together on the palate, constantly refreshing the experience. Lime then apple, kiwi then lemon, and the revolution of the fruit just continues on, but always held together with the minerality of great Riesling on the edges. Tart and fresh, the texture is bright, but uncommonly rich for such an acidic wine, which is positively playful with the senses. A great vintage for making a great wine, there is no question why we decided showcase our vineyard-designate wines with this Riesling!
2010 Madrona Vineyards
Riesling - Hillside Collection>>
- Style: Med-Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: California
Using the great Rieslings of Germany as our inspiration, this variety has become a specialty of the winery. A long, cool fermentation preserves the complex array of fruit and floral qualities found in our grapes. While many don't have the patience to wait, our Rieslings have an impressive track record of ageability, comparable to the best of Germany.
The 2010 vintage was a wonderful vintage for cool-climate Riesling. A cool spring, a moderate summer and good weather during harvest has produced a Riesling with great acidity coupled with ripe fruit characters. The aromas are hallmark Riesling, fresh yet inherently complex. Tree-ripened apple, Meyers lemon and rich honey frame an interesting spice character of cardamom, allspice and green tea.
With the off-dry style (1.0% residual sugar), the art is finding that perfect balance of bright acidity and luscious texture. And the 2010 vintage hits it. Mountain honey characters burst out then meld into tart green apple, finishing with a Riesling minerality that almost makes the wine seem dry. From start to finish, this wine shows exactly why Riesling is considered one of the four Noble varieties of the world!
2010 Madrona Vineyards
Riesling - Signature Collection>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: California
Our Reserve Dry Riesling has evolved over the years, emphasizing the unique fruit characters of hillside vineyards while celebrating the variety’s incredible acidity. With each year, we have refined our style, fermenting the wine drier while embracing its tart brightness. To our amazement, the result has been an incredible marriage of intense California fruit with European structure and style. I don’t think we could ask for more!
The 2010 Vintage:
A late spring, moderate summertime temperatures and an early harvest in late September have given us one of the most exciting Rieslings in years. The cool-climate characters of Granny Smith apples, fresh lemon and floral notes of Spring fill the aromas of this wine. Wonderfully elegant, the complexity of the nose alone entices one to take a sip. This freshness continues through the palate with a brightness not often seen in California Rieslings. Tart green apple greets the senses on the forepalate, but the tartness is balanced by a honey richness, giving this dry wine a sensation of luscious texture. And from this, the wine once again returns to its liveliness, finishing on the continuum with a hint of lemon/lime crispness.
2009 Bonterra Vineyards
Bonterra Riesling>>
- Style: Med-Sweet
- Type: Table
- Region: California
We are pleased to be able to offer you the opportunity to experience the character that our organic grapes can bring to a great Riesling. While there are various styles of Riesling from all over the world, we choose four styles that really stood out and that we thought would work well with our Bonterra philosophy. From there, we created our first Bonterra Riesling made from organically grown grapes. We think we got it right, and hope you do, too!
Our Riesling has aromas of white flowers, apple, pear, peach, honey and clove with an underlying minerality and classic Riesling spice. In the mouth, it is a balance of crisp acidity and subtle sweetness with a long rich finish.
2009 Fetzer Vineyards
Fetzer Riesling>>
- Style: Med-Sweet
- Type: Table
- Region: California
Cooler regions of the Central Coast provide Riesling grapes that form the basis of this blend, and we add a touch of aromatic Muscat to craft a richly floral, richly fruity wine. Our Riesling is delicate, yet full of fruit forward flavors and aromas. There are aromas of dried fruit, lemon, lavender, jasmine and rose petal. In the mouth, the crisp acidity balances this well structured wine with flavors of peaches, pineapple and pear that lead to a smooth rich, mellow finish.
2010 J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines
J. Lohr Estates Bay Mist>>
- Style: Med-Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: California
Pale, youthful yellow color with inviting aromas of pink grapefruit, bosc pear, pippin apple, apricot, rose petal and wet stones. The round palate feel echoes the fruit aromas of pear, grapefruit and rose petal spice, balanced with refreshing fruit-flavored acidity and a slight palate spritz.
2006 J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines
J. Lohr Late Harvest Riesling>>
- Style: Sweet
- Type: Late Harvest
- Region: California
After an eleven-year absence, we are proud to reintroduce the 2006 J. Lohr Late Harvest White Riesling, which is light golden yellow in color with Botrytis-induced aromas of dried apricots, peaches, pears and candied oranges. The enticingly high 10.3% residual sugar is wonderfully balanced by the wine’s crisp acidity and 3.16 pH.
2009 Jekel Vineyards
Jekel Riesling>>
- Style: Med-Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: California
Monterey's cool climate influence can be seen in this outstanding Riesling. The aromas of mango, white peaches and green apple are highlighted with touches of Jasmine and a light earthiness. This mid-pallet wine has a nice balance between crisp acid and residual sugar with flavors of green apple, melon and peaches. The International Riesling Foundation has designated this wine as medium dry.
2007 Paraiso Vineyards
"Estate" Riesling>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: California
Drawn from the Highland's original plantings from over thrity-five years ago, we have purposely fashioned this wine in a drier style to express classic Riesling character: ripe flavors of pear and apricot, a touch of spice and mineral, all backed by crisp food-pairing acidity.
2006 Scott Harvey Wines
Angel Ice>>
- Style: Sweet
- Type: Sparkling
- Region: California
Grown just south of Ukiah on the Nelson Ranch in Mendocino County. Nestled in an upland side canyon this 35 year old Riesling vineyard produces small yields of flavorful Riesling grapes.
The frozen grapes were pressed 12th December 2006 and the 4th of January 2007 in two separate batches at 38 brix. The wine fermented slowly for two months producing nectar for the Gods.
Well balanced dessert wine with hints of peaches, pears and apricots. High acidity balances with the 21% residual sugar to give you an ice wine complete from the beginning through the long lingering finish.
2008 Scott Harvey Wines
Jana Napa Valley Riesling>>
- Style: Med-Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: California
Napa Valley Old Vine Riesling planted in 1969 (39 year old vines) by the McGill's in the Rutherford bench of Napa Valley. The 2008 vintage was harvested on the 23rd of August producing perfect fruit to produce Riesling full of flavor and varietal character. They came into the winery at an extremely low crop size of less than 2 tons per acre, thus giving the wine a European quality.
Made in a dry and crisp delicate style with hints of litchi nut and pears, this wine will accompany Asian food and light chicken or pork dishes.
2007 Scott Harvey Wines
Scott Harvey Mendocino County Riesling>>
- Style: Med-Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: California
Grown just south of Ukiah on the Nelson Ranch in Mendocino County. Nestled in an upland side canyon this 33 year old Riesling vineyard produces small yields of flavorful Riesling grapes.
Well balanced delicate wine with hints of peaches, pears and tropical fruit. This engaging wine shows fresh watercress, slate, cloves and orange blossoms.
2007 Scott Harvey Wines
Jana Leelanau Peninsula Riesling>>
- Style: Med-Dry
- Type: Late Harvest
- Region: California
Being a German trained winemaker I love making Riesling and feel that Michiga grows some of the best Riesling in America. The wine grown by Black & Red Vineyard in Omina oon Leelanau Peninsula was produced at 45 North Winery in Lake Leelanau, Michigan.
Produced in a dry, crisp style with a light amount of spritz. This wine is redolent with complex aromas and flavors of apple and pear, and will accompany Asian food or your favorite mushroom or chicken dish.
2009 South Coast Winery
Late Harvest Riesling>>
- Style: Sweet
- Type: Table
- Region: California
This Late Harvest Riesling is full of the bright fruit highlights that make Riesling such a joy. Tropical fruit aromas abound with a nice complex, honeyed finish. This wine is sweet, yet the inherent acidity maintains a very refreshing and pleasant flavor. Lychee fruit and lemon peel are mixed within the delicate caramel framework of flavor and bouquet. Enjoy this wine with or without the dessert!
2009 South Coast Winery
Riesling>>
- Style: Med-Sweet
- Type: Table
- Region: California
Riesling has a unique versatility that is afforded few grapes. Wine made in styles of sticky-sweet late harvest or as a dry table wine reflect the brilliant fruit and acid structure that Riesling has to offer. Our 2009 is the third harvest off our Carter Estate Vineyards and it shows wonderful potential for such a young vineyard. The Character is pure Riesling, and it is unmistakable; Candied, spicy hints of nutmeg and clove, apples with scented tropical fruit and leechee nut (often spoke of but rarely seen) are finished off with just the right sweetness and acidity. Hallmarks of what made Germany famous of Riesling. This is a riper, fuller style of Riesling that has lush character and can stand up to a variety of food pairings. Pork schnitzel and braised cabbage with apples, ripe cheeses and fruit of a spectacular Temecula sunset would match up with this elegant wine. Amen.
2008 Trefethen Family Vineyards
Trefethen Estate Dry Riesling>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Late Harvest
- Region: California
It starts with a smile. Pale gold edges seem to grin at you from the sides of the glass, and aromas of delicate jasmine flower, coupled with pineapple, guava, tarragon, and lemongrass soon bring a smile to your lips, as well. Dimples only deepen upon the first taste, with cantaloupe, lemon, fennel, and especially white peaches playing off each other in delightful balance. A little bit of slate minerality rounds out the finish, leaving you as you started, with a smile.
2007 Trefethen Family Vineyards
Trefethen Late Harvest Riesling>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Late Harvest
- Region: California
Our Late Harvest Riesling is left on the vine to develop botrytis cinerea, the “noble rot,” and then is harvested a full two months after our Dry Riesling. The juice inside each grape is reduced to a precious golden
syrup. A dessert unto itself, this wine is divine with baked fruit desserts, using peaches, apricots or apples. For a lighter finish, enjoy with fruit and
cheese.
Germany
2009 b2b wine-magazine wein-inside.de
Varallo Estate Riesling>>
- Style: Med-Sweet
- Type: Table
- Region: Germany
Smooth, semi-sweet, full bodied, with hints of citrus; sweetness appropriate for both entrees and desserts.
2008 Schloss Johannisberg
Schloss Johannisberger Riesling Blaulack Eiswein>>
- Style: Sweet
- Type: Ice Wine
- Region: Germany
2008 Schloss Johannisberg
Schloss Johannisberger Riesling Rosa-Goldlack BA>>
- Style: Sweet
- Type: Late Harvest
- Region: Germany
2007 Schloss Johannisberg
Schloss Johannisberger Riesling Goldlack TBA>>
- Style: Sweet
- Type: Late Harvest
- Region: Germany
2008 Schloss Johannisberg
Schloss Johannisberger Riesling Rosalack Auslese>>
- Style: Sweet
- Type: Late Harvest
- Region: Germany
2008 Schloss Johannisberg
Schloss Johannisberger Riesling Grünlack Spätlese>>
- Style: Sweet
- Type: Late Harvest
- Region: Germany
Schloss Johannisberg
Schloss Johannisberger Riesling Silberlack Erster Gewächs>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Germany
2008 Schloss Johannisberg
Schloss Johannisberger Riesling Rotlack Kabinett>>
- Style: Med-Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Germany
2008 Schloss Johannisberg
Schloss Johannisberger Riesling Gelblack>>
- Style: Med-Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Germany
2008 Schloss Johannisberg
Schloss Johannisberger Riesling Gelblack trocken>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Germany
2008 Schloss Johannisberg
Schloss Johannisberger Riesling Rotlack trocken>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Germany
Weingut St. Urbans-Hof
Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Auslese>>
- Style: Sweet
- Type: Table
- Region: Germany
PIESPORTER GOLDTRÖPFCHEN is one of the finest sites on the Mosel, and the St. Urbans-Hof parcel is located in the oldest portion of the renowned vineyard known as the “Mosel Loreley” for its steep rocky face which descends directly down to the river. The wines are distinguished by their black currant fruit character, smoky and herbaceous aromas and minerality taken from the loamy slate soils.
This Riesling Auslese has been selected from partially botrytis-affected grapes, which give it its fine honey like, nutty nose. It has a full, almost viscous body, but no lack of elegance. The fruit gives it the appearance of a baroque painting: full and bold but with lots of finesse and expression. This is smooth power to drink. A wine of this composition can last a very long time.
Weingut St. Urbans-Hof
ST. URBANS-HOF Riesling QbA>>
- Style: Med-Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Germany
An elegant, crisp and fruity Riesling with a hint of natural residual sweetness. This wine has the typical light character of the Riesling grape and the style of a classic Mosel Riesling.
Weingut St. Urbans-Hof
Ockfener Bockstein Riesling Kabinett>>
- Style: Med-Sweet
- Type: Table
- Region: Germany
OCKFENER BOCKSTEIN is one of our top vineyard sites on a steep Saar valley slope with unobstructed southern exposure and hard grey slate stony soils. Wines from this site are especially lively and minerally in character.
A light and minerally Riesling, racy and spritzy with flower and smoky flavours coming from the slate soil. It has an almost electrifying acidity, which asks for the next sip. This Kabinett is very delicate and appealing to drink.
Alcohol: 7.5% by vol. Acidity: 9.1 g/l Residual Sugar: 44 g/l
Schmitt Söhne
RELAX® Riesling>>
- Style: Med-Sweet
- Type: Table
- Region: Germany
- Style: Medium Sweet
- Type: Qualitätswein
- Region: Mosel
Schmitt Söhne
Fünf® Sassy White>>
- Style: Med-Sweet
- Type: Table
- Region: Germany
- Style: Medium Sweet
- Type: Riesling
- Region: Provincia Di Pavia
Schmitt Söhne
Schmitt Söhne Riesling Qualitätswein>>
- Style: Med-Sweet
- Type: Table
- Region: Germany
- Style: Medium Sweet, Crisp and Fruity
- Type: Qualitätswein
- Region: Mosel
Michigan
2007 Chateau Grand Traverse
Botrytis Riesling>>
- Style: Med-Sweet
- Type: Table
- Region: Michigan
The cool wet October weather of the 2007 vintage was ideal for the Botrytis Cinerea fungus or “Noble Rot” to manifest on late-ripening Riesling clusters, causing the grapes to shrivel and concentrate in flavor. We laboriously hand sorted these raisined grapes, berry by berry, in order to make a sweet-style wine of uncommon intensity and richness. It shows beautiful honeyed flavors of ripe pineapple and apricot with a hint of vanilla and cedar in the finish from one month of aging in a traditional German oak oval. Gold Medal – 2009 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, NY
2007 Chateau Grand Traverse
Semidry Riesling>>
- Style: Med-Sweet
- Type: Table
- Region: Michigan
Most entrées will surely be complemented by this versatile Semidry Riesling wine. Flavors of citrus and fresh fruit abound, balanced with crisp acidity and a lasting finish. From the basic stir fry, barbecue, or even Indian chutney, the fruit undertones will enhance a broad range of unique tastes. Serve slightly chilled.
Gold Medal – 2009 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, NY
2007 Chateau Grand Traverse
Dry Riesling>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Michigan
An expressive dry white wine with a crisp and fruity character. Its steely-dry qualities and delicate flavors of apple, pear and citrus match
well with most seafood, shellfish, or delicate cream sauce entrees.
Gold Medal – 2008 Los Angeles Int’l Wine Competition, CA
2007 Chateau Grand Traverse
Late Harvest Riesling>>
- Style: Sweet
- Type: Late Harvest
- Region: Michigan
This exceptional Late Harvest Riesling abounds with dazzling fruit and crisp citrus flavors balanced with a naturally sweet finish. We created this exquisite after-dinner wine to match well with cheese and fruit as well as roast pork, glazed ham, poultry,
or most barbecued fare.
Silver Medal – 2008 Los Angeles Int’l Wine Competition, CA
2007 Chateau Grand Traverse
Whole Cluster Riesling>>
- Style: Med-Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Michigan
This off-dry Riesling was made in a classic crisp and aromatic style. It was produced from specially hand-picked grape clusters pressed “whole” without any destemming or crushing. Its fermentation was long and cool resulting in a sleek and minerally wine with nuances of grapefruit, ripe apple and pear.
Gold Medal – 2009 Riverside International Wine Competition, CA
New York (Finger Lakes)
2009 Alba Vineyard
Dry Riesling>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: New York (Finger Lakes)
Made from fully ripened, hand-picked Riesling grapes, our 2009 vintage was grown, processed, and aged in a style to highlight the tropical notes so evident in many Rieslings. De-stemmed with minimal crushing then softly pressed so only the most desirable of aromatics are extracted. Fermented at a cool 50-55*F to maintain optimal flavor and mouth-feel. All stainless steel aging with minimal handling before bottling makes the 2009 Dry Riesling deliciously rich, delivering citrus and peach flavors with a finish that just doesn't quit.
2008 Dr. Konstantin Frank's Vinifera Wine Cellars
Dr. Konstantin Frank Riesling, Bunch Select Late Harvest>>
- Style: Med-Sweet
- Type: Late Harvest
- Region: New York (Finger Lakes)
The 2008 Bunch Select Late Harvest Riesling presents a nose of dried apricot and caramel followed by wonderful tastes of honey and fruit common with the noble rot. This superb wine will age well and makes the perfect companion to bleu cheese, strawberries and cream or caramelized pears.
2009 Dr. Konstantin Frank's Vinifera Wine Cellars
Dr. Konstantin Frank Riesling, Dry >>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: New York (Finger Lakes)
The 2009 Dry Riesling has a classic pale straw color with a crisp green hue. The nose shows typical Keuka Lake minerality and fresh lemon citrus fruit with an intriguing blossom aroma. The palate shows wonderful tight acid that balances out the fruity residual sugar enhancing the floral and lemon flavors. The palate also displays the slatey mineral characteristics that typify Dr. Frank's Rieslings. Serve with all seafood and crustaceans.
2009 Dr. Konstantin Frank's Vinifera Wine Cellars
Dr. Konstantin Frank Riesling, Semi Dry>>
- Style: Med-Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: New York (Finger Lakes)
The 2009 Semi Dry Riesling presents with a light golden hue. Its' nose has a hint of floral and pear. A vibrant mouthfeel with flavors of citrus, peach and mandarin oranges with a crisp fruit finish. Serve with light spicy foods or dessert.
2010 Fulkerson Winery
William Vigne Juicy Sweet Riesling>>
- Style: Sweet
- Type: Table
- Region: New York (Finger Lakes)
William Vigne (Vin-Ya) was the first generation of Fulkerson’s in New Amsterdam in about 1619. The Vignes were one of 30 Walloon families selected by the Dutch West India Company to establish a permanent settlement in New Netherlands [New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Connecticut]. The original Company plan was to send only five or six men to set up a fur trading post on Manhattan Island. The grapes for this wine were Estate grown at the Fulkerson Vineyards on Seneca Lake. Light and luscious with yellow plum, sweet apple and melon flavors with a fresh crisp acid. Fermentation was stopped to ensure residual sweetness, no sugar was added.
Serve with friends and summer barbeque. Enjoy with Ribs, Summer Salads or for after dinner.
2010 Fulkerson Winery
William Vigne Dry Riesling>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: New York (Finger Lakes)
William Vigne (Vin-Ya) was the first generation of Fulkerson’s in New Amsterdam in about 1619. The Vignes were one of 30 Walloon families selected by the Dutch West India Company to establish a permanent settlement in New Netherlands [New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Connecticut]. The original Company plan was to send only five or six men to set up a fur trading post on Manhattan Island. The grapes for this wine were Estate grown at the Fulkerson Vineyards on Seneca Lake.
Aromas of peach, apple and honey fill your senses. Generous, rounded flavors of soft lemon, peach and honeydew melon.
Serve with smoked salmon, Summer salads or grilled lemon chicken.
2010 Fulkerson Winery
Riesling-Traminette>>
- Style: Med-Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: New York (Finger Lakes)
WOW! A spectacular meeting of the two great Finger Lakes grapes that balance wonderfully together! The predominate Traminette nose of lychee nut, pink grapefruit and peach is complemented by the palate pleasing clean stylish taste of Riesling fruit with its spark of bright acidity. 0.2% rs (Riesling 55% / Traminette 45%)
Fulkerson Winery
Riesling (1.5L)>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: New York (Finger Lakes)
Fragrant nose of green melon, pear and honey lead you on to vibrant refreshing tastes of crisp lemon and grapefruit. 0.2 % rs
2009 Fulkerson Winery
Semi-Dry Riesling>>
- Style: Med-Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: New York (Finger Lakes)
Our Medium Dry Riesling has an aromatic tropical bouquet with an accent of pineapple. It is perfectly balanced and sweet, but still crisp. A superb "all occasion" wine to enhance appetizers, roast pork and even dessert. 2.2 % rs
2010 Fulkerson Winery
Riesling Reserve>>
- Style: Med-Sweet
- Type: Table
- Region: New York (Finger Lakes)
Our Estate Grown “Old Clone” Riesling from ancient vines produces a lower yield, yet higher quality grape. Scintillating deep aromas of crisp lemon and peach on the nose. The palette is crisp, yet refreshing with a taste of apricot, peach and lemon-zest and a hint of gentle acidic-mineral in the finish. 0.2% rs
2010 Fulkerson Winery
Dry Riesling>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: New York (Finger Lakes)
Let the fragrant nose of green melon, pear and honey lead you onto vibrant refreshing tastes of crisp lemon and grapefruit. The acidic mineral finish is a true palate cleanser – that’s why we love Riesling! 0.2% rs
2003 Heron Hill Winery
Riesling Icewine >>
- Style: Sweet
- Type: Table
- Region: New York (Finger Lakes)
Wine Characteristics
Hand harvested and pressed on the evening of December 2nd, 2003 from our 36 year old estate vineyard. This is a light, ethereal bouquet of flowers and exotic fruits intermingled with mineral undertones. Powerful and sweet at the beginning of the palate, the wine flows through the mid-palate, ending with a crisp, intense citrus acidity that reverberates in the mouth for minutes afterwards.
Click here to read more about Icewine production.
Food Pairings
Like most dessert wines, this wine is meant to be enjoyed on it’s own after a meal or can be paired with crème brulee, cheesecake, soft cheese and fruit tray, or with warm baked apples.
Awards
89 Points - Robert Parker
16.5 Points - Jancis Robinson
2007 Heron Hill Winery
Semi-Sweet Riesling>>
- Style: Med-Sweet
- Type: Table
- Region: New York (Finger Lakes)
Wine Characteristics
A delicate floral aroma followed by peach and ripe melon flavors with a soft, lingering finish. Our Semi-Sweet Riesling is comparable in sweetness levels to German Spätlese Rieslings. The process by which we sweeten the wine is known as “Süss Reserve” which is a technique used often in Germany and other high quality Riesling regions. Instead of back sweetening a dry Riesling with store bought cane sugar, we set aside a certain volume of Riesling juice each vintage which is frozen in tank and left unfermented. In spring during blending, the juice is thawed and then added back to the wine to the desired level, resulting in a juicy, all naturally-sweetened wine.
Food Pairings
A great luncheon, picnic or cocktail wine. As the perfect warm-weather wine, try with ice and a splash of sparkling water as a spritzer. Don’t be afraid to experiment. This wine offers a wide range of food pairing possibilities from pulled pork sandwiches, curried chicken, grilled salmon with mango salsa or as an apéritif.
Awards
Double Gold - Taster’s Guild International Wine Judging
Gold - Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Gold - Florida State Fair International Wine Competition
2007 Heron Hill Winery
Semi-Dry Riesling >>
- Style: Med-Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: New York (Finger Lakes)
Wine Characteristics
Forward and inviting style, with apricot and peach flavors followed by a crisp finish. Our most popular Riesling, this wine which is sourced from many different vineyards combines the flavors expressed by the Finger Lakes Region. It exemplifies the bright fruit flavors, crisp acidity and the mineral characteristics that make the Finger Lakes the premier Riesling region in North America.
Food Pairings
A wonderful and versatile wine suitable for fine dining, parties, backyard BBQ’s, or on its own. This refreshing wine pairs nicely with Asian cuisine, finger foods and sweet and sour glazes.
Awards
Sweepstakes Award, Gold - Monterey Wine Competition
Gold - Grand Harvest Awards
2006 Heron Hill Winery
Ingle Vineyard Riesling>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: New York (Finger Lakes)
Wine Characteristics
A very structured single-vineyard Riesling that displays classic Riesling mineral and citrus character, lemon, lime and stone frame this regal Riesling. The fruit forward wine has a distinct melon character that reveals itself in each vintage. As all fine Rieslings should, this wine finishes crisp and clean. The winery’s most consistent gold medal winner, both here and abroad.
Food Pairings
Well balanced enough to be enjoyed on it’s own. Pairs well with lighter meals and with cheese, sausage and apples, onion tart, fish and seafood (especially shrimp or oysters). Try it with Curried Shrimp and Basil Crispy Spring Rolls with Habanero, Mango and Ginger Chutney.
Awards
17.5++ - Jancis Robinson
90 Points, Gold - Beverage Testing Institute
Gold - Florida International Wine Challenge
2006 Heron Hill Winery
Dry Riesling >>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: New York (Finger Lakes)
Wine Characteristics
A crisp and flowery wine with hints of mineral and citrus fruit. Dry Rieslings, in general, have just started to gain a foothold in the U.S. market. Heron Hill’s Dry Riesling is crisp with a sharp well-defined balance, making it a perfect food wine.
Food Pairings
Wonderful and complete on its own chilled to 50-55°F. Works well with hard-to-pair items such as salad with balsamic vinaigrette or a Thai curry coconut prawn soup. Pairs with white meats and seafood. The higher the fat content, the drier the Riesling should be.
Awards
89 Points, Best Buy - Beverage Testing Institute
Gold - Taster’s Guild International Wine Judging
Gold - Grand Harvest Awards
2011 Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars
Dry Riesling>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: New York (Finger Lakes)
A signature Lamoreaux Landing Riesling presenting intense notes of peach, apricot and lemon in harmony with an edge of minerality. The palate is treated to refreshing flavors of green apples and peaches with a persistent finish. Pair with meats, cream sauces, or mild Asian cuisine.
2011 Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars
Semi-Dry Riesling>>
- Style: Med-Sweet
- Type: Table
- Region: New York (Finger Lakes)
Apricots explode from a glass of this semi-dry offering. With other notable aromas of tangerine and honeydew melon, this beautifully balanced Riesling reveals hints of raspberries and honey on the palate before finishing with a rush of white peaches. Enjoy this wine on its own or pair it with spicy cuisine, salty dishes such as cheeses, or fresh fruit.
2011 Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars
Red Oak Vineyard Riesling>>
- Style: Med-Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: New York (Finger Lakes)
With some creaminess and tropical fruit in the mid-palate, layers of flavor unfold through an extremely long and rich and finish. While perfectly balanced and ready to be drunk on its own, try this bright and lively wine with glazed ham, roast pork served with a fruit sauce, or rich and creamy cheese dishes.
2011 Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars
Yellow Dog Vineyard Riesling>>
- Style: Med-Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: New York (Finger Lakes)
This Riesling is intensely aromatic, presenting a heady nose of grapefruit and white peaches. With ample stone fruit on the palate, layers of complexity are revealed through an exquisite finish. Excellent paired with seafood or chicken, particularly a dish with a citrus flavor profile.
2011 Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars
Round Rock Vineyard Riesling>>
- Style: Med-Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: New York (Finger Lakes)
Produced using the first crush from one of our newest vineyards, this Riesling starts with aromas of smoke and shale with just a hint of gooseberries. A splash of apricots in the mid-palate gives way to a smooth yet complex finish. This versatile wine pairs well with grilled fish and chicken, and young cheeses especially gouda.
2009 Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars
Riesling Reserve>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: New York (Finger Lakes)
This single vineyard production is aged to perfection. With aromas of peach and honeysuckle on the nose, the palate is treated to nuances of mineral and slate in perfect balance with seductive orange blossom and nectarine flavors. The Reserve Riesling is made from only select lots of fruit harvested from our Black Diamond estate vineyard. Enjoy with a special dinner - perhaps roasted pork, Thai cuisine, baked ham or poached salmon.
2009 Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars
Riesling Ice>>
- Style: Sweet
- Type: Ice Wine
- Region: New York (Finger Lakes)
An exotic, ultra-ripe wine with concentrated aromas and flavors of apricot, spiced apple, golden raisins, and honey. A well-balanced wine that is rich and luscious on the palate with a crisp, clean finish. Served chilled as dessert in itself, with sweet food, or alongside a fruit and cheese course.
New Zealand
2009 Neudorf Vineyards
Neudorf Moutere Riesling>>
- Style: Med-Sweet
- Type: Table
- Region: New Zealand
"Earthy, chalky musky notes over lemon peel and lime leaf aromas, Effortlessly invigoratingly sweet with a great line of acid running through the middle contributing to a superb balance and lingering through the long steely finish. 91 points"
-- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.
Ontario
2007 Cave Spring Cellars
Riesling Indian Summer>>
- Style: Med-Sweet
- Type: Late Harvest
- Region: Ontario
A lusciously sweet late-harvest wine with flavours of ripe pear, sweet sultana raisins and comb honey and pin point acid balance. Food
Matches: Rich terrines; foie gras; apple or pear desserts; nut tortes; lemon flan.
2007 Cave Spring Cellars
Riesling Icewine>>
- Style: Sweet
- Type: Ice Wine
- Region: Ontario
A very rich icewine with flavours of ripe pear, dried apricot and sultanna raisins, spicy nuances and a razor-sharp acid balance.
Food Matches: Foie gras; aged cheeses with fresh fruit; nuts and dried fruits; biscotti.
2007 Cave Spring Cellars
Riesling CSV>>
- Style: Med-Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Ontario
A very ripe, complex nose with scents of yellow plum, ruby grapefruit, fennel and honeysuckle shining through; full bodied and just
off dry, the palate is loaded with luscious peach, plum and guava fruit, yet reigned in by a slatey, mineral feel and racy core of acidity
which tapers the palate down into a long, lacy plum/spice finish. Food Matches: Grilled turbot; deep-fried calamari; onion tart;
steamed lobster; chicken curry; pork or veal cutlets; duck confit.
2007 Cave Spring Cellars
Riesling>>
- Style: Med-Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Ontario
Aromas of Golden Delicious apple and peach, with scents of apricot, ruby grapefruit and anise; the palate starts out medium dry and
racy with ripe apple fruit; the middle is rich, dense and juicy, underpinned by ripe yellow plum fruit and crystalline textures
throughout; notes of spice and grapefruit rind carry long onto the finish. Food Matches: Roasted poultry and game; pan-fried salmon or
shellfish; boiled lobster; barbecued pork; breaded veal; Pad Thai.
2007 Cave Spring Cellars
Riesling Estate>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Ontario
Explosive aromas of ripe yellow grapefruit, rhubarb, white peach and Anjou pear with notes of white flower (Fresia) and wet stone in
behind; the palate is full, slightly off dry and a touch oily, with lime and grapefruit zest on the attack, stony/chalky textures in the
middle and a finish of candied orange essence and ginger spice. Food Matches: Lobster bisque; sautéed trout; quiche Lorraine; raclette;
roast lemon chicken; sautéed sweetbreads; choucroute garnis.
2007 Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery
Riesling Icewine>>
- Style: Sweet
- Type: Ice Wine
- Region: Ontario
Perfumed and citrusy with richness. Further aging will enhance nuances of mineral, evolved and dried fruits and honey. Attractive in youth, this ice wine will cellar for at least 15 years, in part due to the removal of Botrytis Affected fruit
2008 Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery
Late-Harvest Riesling>>
- Style: Sweet
- Type: Late Harvest
- Region: Ontario
Intense citrus fruit including grapefruit and lime. Pear and peach characteristics are followed by spicy, lingering pear notes on the finish. Age 1 to 8 years from vintage
2007 Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery
Speck Family Reserve Riesling>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Ontario
We have been producing Riesling wines from this vineyard site since its first crop in 1988. The crop is significantly reduced with attention to the smallest details of viticulture on a vine by vine basis. This, combined with the contribution that only fully mature vines can provide, gives us the winemaking basis for the best Riesling yet produced by Henry of Pelham. The greatest wines usually employ the most simple of winemaking techniques, in this case a cool fermentation, very limited and gentle handling, and some maturation in bottle. Will age for 8 to 12 years from vintage
2008 Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery
Off-Dry Reserve Riesling>>
- Style: Med-Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Ontario
Some residual sweetness is maintained despite crisp acidity and structure by stopping the fermentation early. Flavours of citrus, grapefruit and zesty lemon. The high level of acid balances and enlivens the
sweetness of fruit and body in this truly Kabinett/Spatlese style of wine. Will age 10 plus years
2008 Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery
Riesling >>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Ontario
Dry with the vitality of fruity crispness balanced by a slight residual sweetness on the palate. Citrus and rose petal aromas. Age from 1 to 5 years from vintage
2008 Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery
Reserve Riesling>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Ontario
This estate grown wine comes from vineyards that were shovel planted by the Speck Brothers in 1984. Dry and fuller bodied with more intense acidity. Apple, citrus and spice on the palate. Attractive in its youth this wine will develop secondary characteristics and improve with 3 to 8 years cellaring
Oregon
2010 Brooks Wines
Tethys Late Harvest Riesling>>
- Style: Sweet
- Type: Late Harvest
- Region: Oregon
This wine is produced solely from the Brooks Estate Vineyard with vines planted in the mid 1970s. We let this fruit hang a few weeks longer than the rest, commercially freeze it and press it off frozen. 150 cases produced.
2010 Brooks Wines
Sweet P Riesling>>
- Style: Med-Sweet
- Type: Table
- Region: Oregon
The P is for our owner, Pascal. This wine is solely from our estate vineyard with riesling vines planted in the mid 1970s--some of the oldest in the Willamette Valley. 300 cases produced.
2008 Brooks Wines
Willamette Valley Riesling>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Oregon
Crisp and bursting with citrus flavors, this wine pairs with anything on the menu!
2009 Brooks Wines
Ara Riesling>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Oregon
Only 300 cases of this wine is produced, showcasing a great depth of stone fruit flavors. Most of this wine comes vines planted in Willakenzie soil from Yamhill Vineyard. The vines were planted in 1984.
2007 Chehalem
Reserve Dry Riesling>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Oregon
Our dry Riesling is produced in very limited quantities from selected lots from our Corral Creek and Stoller Vineyards. Our intent is to reflect ripe fruit that is highly focused with pinpoint acidity. This is a serious Riesling, not a quaffer, a big wine with brilliant, rich fruit, bright acid, and a weighty palate. The acidity provides ageability and great structure, making it perfect with food and cleansing on the palate. It continues the viscous, intense, Alsatian-styled wines that our Pinot Gris Reserve starts; it is harvested late with full ripeness and a touch of botrytis, giving the most intense dry Riesling we can make.
2007 Chehalem
Corral Creek Vineyards Riesling>>
- Style: Med-Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Oregon
This Dry Riesling is produced in very limited quantities from our Corral Creek Vineyards. Our intent is to reflect ripe fruit that is highly focused by pinpoint acidity, while capturing a perfect balance and a sense of this excellent vineyard’s uniqueness. This is a serious Riesling, not a quaffer, a big wine with brilliant, rich fruit, bright acid, and a weighty palate. The acidity provides ageability and great structure, making it perfect with food and cleansing on the palate. It is harvested late (last and many times in November) with full ripeness and a touch of botrytis, giving the most dramatic and ageable Dry Riesling we can make.
2008 Chehalem
SEXT Riesling>>
- Style: Sweet
- Type: Sparkling
- Region: Oregon
The 2008 vintage was so great for Riesling that we wanted to continue something we played with in 2007, a semi-sparkling dessert wine. As we’ve done in other creative bursts, we started by looking at dining habits. We love the multiple uses of a young, sparkling wine, from enjoying as an aperitif to toasting at a celebration to pairing with assertive foods. A bracingly acidic, slightly sweet version is what we often choose for creamy desserts, such as panna cotta. We consider this possibly the best, all-purpose dessert wine.
2008 Willamette Valley Vineyards
riesling>>
- Style: Med-Sweet
- Type: Table
- Region: Oregon
A semi-sweet medium bodied Germanic-style wine. Delicate peach and lychee aromas lead into explosive mouth-filling stonefruit flavors featuring dried apricot and a steely acidity. Notes of pineapple contribute to a clean, well-formed fruit to acid balance. The tart rhubarb finish lingers into spicy red pepper flakes in the mid-palate, refreshing and mouth watering.
2008 Willamette Valley Vineyards
Dry Riesling>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Oregon
This wine opens with vanilla custard on the nose, accented by notes of peach and honeysuckle with just a hint of tropical fruits. Lemon and lime lead on the palate, complemented by a surprising thai basil flavor and underlying tropical notes. The well developed structure has a steely acidity with a slight sweetness that rounds out to a soft finish.
2007 Willamette Valley Vineyards
Riesling>>
- Style: Med-Sweet
- Type: Table
- Region: Oregon
A semi-sweet medium bodied
Germanic-styled wine. Vibrant
aromas of peach, pear, citrus and honeysuckle flowers. The explosive mouth-filling flavors mirror the aromas with star fruit and steely apple malic acidity, giving a sweettart balance. Clean and refreshing
with a crisp mouth-watering finish.
2007 Willamette Valley Vineyards
Dry Riesling>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Oregon
Vibrant aromas of peach, stone fruits, honeysuckle and mango. The explosive mouth-filling flavors mirror aromas with peach and stone fruit punctuated by hints of slate minerality and earth spice. The texture is lean with steely acidity that carries through to the crisp, clean finish.
2008 Brandborg Vineyard and Winery
Umpqua Valley, Oregon riesling>>
- Style: Med-Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Oregon
2008 Umpqua Valley, Oregon riesling – We sourced our riesling in 2008 entirely from the Bradley Vineyard in Elkton. The vintage was ideal for this late ripening variety. We were able to let the fruit hang until October 30, without danger from frost and with a minimal amount of botrytis formation. For us, a little botrytis gives more complexity in the mixture of fruit flavors. The fruit came in in perfect condition, 21.5 Brix, 8.7g/L acid and pH3.07. We cold settle the juice and ferment cool in stainless with a variety of yeasts friendly to producing expressions of pure riesling fruit. The wine was bottled off dry with 1.86 residual sugar, 8.55g/L acid and a pH 3.02. The wine is pale straw. The aromas are an enticing mix of peach, quava, nectarine and green apples with a subtle hint of fresh pine boughs. The flavors are dominated by the peaches and green apples with some lime and a cleansing minerality. The acidity is firm and the finish is long, lingering, pleasing and quite dry.
646 cases bottled cork free September 2009 12.5% Alcohol by Vol. 1.86% RS
2009 Brandborg Vineyard and Winery
Umpqua Valley, Oregon riesling>>
- Style: Med-Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Oregon
2009 Umpqua Valley riesling Our source for riesling, the Bradley Vineyard in Elkton, always comes in very late in the vintage, October 28 in 2009. The fermentation did not finish up until December leaving 1.2% residual sugar at a low pH3.15. The color is a pale straw. The aromas are highlighted by green apples and bosc pears with subtler shadings of candied orange and orange blossoms with blackberry honey. The flavors carry on with tart green apple tempered by lemon curd with a honey coated finish. The mouthfeel is fairly full bodied with a lingering finish, an intriguing play between the sweetness and acidity leaving a lasting impression that calls out for more.
555 cases bottled July 2010 13.3%ABV 3.15pH 12g/L residual sugar – med dry
2011 Sweet Cheeks Winery
2011 Vintage Riesling>>
- Style: Med-Sweet
- Type: Table
- Region: Oregon
Delicate aromas of honeysuckle and orange blossom are followed by nuances of tropical fruit in this seductive semi-sweet wine. Perfect as a light aperitif or paired with a spicy entrée, we hope you will find our 2011 Vintage Riesling a "must have" for your cellar collection.
2011 Sweet Cheeks Winery
2011 Dry Riesling>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Oregon
Fresh, floral and fruity, our 2011 Dry Riesling has notes of lime, hints of jasmine, orange peel and ginger with a crisp mineral finish. This wine is the epitome of what Oregon vineyards can do with a classic variety: subtle, nuanced, and delightfully aromatic with a mouthwatering persistence. Enjoy this wine chilled as an aperitif; a perfect accompaniment to a relaxed Spring afternoon in the sunshine.
2011 A to Z Wineworks
2011 A to Z Wineworks Riesling>>
- Style: Med-Sweet
- Type: Table
- Region: Oregon
The brilliant gold 2011 A to Z Riesling has fresh aromas of lime blossom, tangerine, green tea, mint and wet stone that evolve to nuances of petrol, white currants, jasmine and melon. In the mouth, the wine mirrors the aromatics and is rich and impeccably structured through racy acidity and a touch of sweetness. The finish is long and complete giving a final glimpse of minerals and white flowers. This wine should have no problem aging and gaining complexity over the next ten years although it is already drinking great now. A VERSATILE FOOD WINE, it pairs exceptionally well with spicy foods which play nicely against the dynamic layers of this Riesling. THIS RIESLING IS: medium sweet.
South Africa
2008 Paul Cluver Wines
Paul Cluver Riesling>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: South Africa
The colour of the 2008 Paul Cluver Riesling shows a beautiful green apple tint. The nose is quite expressive with flavours ranging from Granny Smith apple to lime, citrus peel and lovely floral tones. The palate is perfectly balanced with great play between the naturally retained residual sugar and the acidity. The wine has a great textured mid palate with loads of fruit and a mineral core giving the wine structure and a lingering after taste.
2008 Paul Cluver Wines
Paul Cluver Noble Late Harvest>>
- Style: Sweet
- Type: Table
- Region: South Africa
A sensorial delight - the 2008 vintage combines aromatics and elegance – the hallmarks of Paul Cluver Wines. The bright, golden hue immediately prompts an expectation of lusciousness that is satisfied both on the nose and the palate. The interplay between aspects of apricot freshness and concentrated honeyed sweetness is highly appealing. The complexity is enhanced by hints of cinnamon, lanolin, mango and raisins. The clean finish is pleasantly refreshing, making it very easy to have some more!
Washington
2006 Chateau Ste. Michelle
Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen Eroica Riesling Ice Wine>>
- Style: Sweet
- Type: Ice Wine
- Region: Washington
Chateau Ste. Michelle welcomed bitter cold temperatures on Oct. 31st by harvesting ice wine for only the fifth time in the winery’s 40-year history. (Ironically, the winery has picked ice wine grapes on October 31st for three out of the five years.) The Eroica Riesling Ice Wine is an exotic, luscious, ultra ripe wine with concentrated aromas and flavors of apricot and honey.
2006 Chateau Ste. Michelle
Chateau Ste. Michelle Ethos Late Harvest White Riesling>>
- Style: Sweet
- Type: Late Harvest
- Region: Washington
The Ethos Late Harvest White Riesling is a complex, decadent wine with intense aromas of apricot, honey and jasmine spice. Layers of apricot and white peach flavors are wonderfully balanced with natural acidity and a luscious finish.
2007 Chateau Ste. Michelle
Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Dry Riesling>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Washington
This is a dry, crisp, refreshing style of Riesling offering the brisk, Riesling character of white peach and mandarin oranges with a clean finish. For the 2007 bottling, we were looking for even more minerality and citrus character by adding more fruit from the cooler Yakima Valley. This is an incredibly versatile food wine - great for oysters.
2008 Chateau Ste. Michelle
Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Riesling>>
- Style: Med-Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Washington
Our Columbia Valley Riesling is crafted to be an inviting, refreshing, off-dry Riesling vintage after vintage. Delivering bright passion fruit and sweet lime character with subtle mineral notes, it is a pleasure to drink and easy to match with a variety of foods.
2007 Chateau Ste. Michelle
Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen Eroica Riesling>>
- Style: Med-Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Washington
This Eroica shows the crisp acidity of the 2007 vintage. The wine delivers mandarin orange and sweet lime aromas and flavors with subtle mineral notes. The cooler September, along with selecting fruit from higher elevation and cooler sites, contributed to the mouth-watering acidity balanced by beautiful Washington Riesling fruit... An amazing pairing with sweet, flavorful Dungeness crab.
2008 Pacific Rim
White Flowers Sparkling Riesling>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Sparkling
- Region: Washington
An exciting new Sparkling Riesling from Pacific Rim
2007 Pacific Rim
Dauenhauer Vineyard Riesling>>
- Style: Med-Sweet
- Type: Table
- Region: Washington
The wine shows intense notes of apple, honey and grapefruit.
2008 Pacific Rim
Solstice Vineyard Riesling>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Washington
92 points! Wine Enthusiast
The wine shows notes of peach and kiwi with a very subtle and delicate nose. This is a solid wine with broad shoulders on the palate and some pear and lemon flavors.
The wine shows notes of peach and kiwi with a very subtle and delicate nose. This is a solid wine with broad shoulders on the palate and some pear and lemon flavors.
2007 Pacific Rim
Wallula Vineyard Riesling>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Washington
90 points! Wine Enthusiast.
Bright and tight, with juicy apple and floral aromas and flavors that linger effusively on the fnely focused fnish.
Bright and tight, with juicy apple and floral aromas and flavors that linger effusively on the fnely focused fnish.
2007 Pacific Rim
Wallula Vineyard Biodynamic Riesling>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Washington
93 points! Wine Enthusiast
Vibrant, tangy and distinctive for the floral and grapefruit overtones that work their way through the pear and apple character at the core.
Vibrant, tangy and distinctive for the floral and grapefruit overtones that work their way through the pear and apple character at the core.
2007 Pacific Rim
Vin de Glacière>>
- Style: Sweet
- Type: Ice Wine
- Region: Washington
89 points! International Wine Cellar
We pick the Vin de Glacière Riesling grapes around 22.5% sugar in order to preserve the natural acidity of the grapes. The grapes are then frozen. The wine shows loads of pear, and some honey and horse radish. On the palate, the wine is surprisingly light and aromatic but not syrupy or heavy. This has to do with the great acidity (0.88%) in the wine. The 10.4% Ethanol makes the wine very refreshing and quite food friendly.
We pick the Vin de Glacière Riesling grapes around 22.5% sugar in order to preserve the natural acidity of the grapes. The grapes are then frozen. The wine shows loads of pear, and some honey and horse radish. On the palate, the wine is surprisingly light and aromatic but not syrupy or heavy. This has to do with the great acidity (0.88%) in the wine. The 10.4% Ethanol makes the wine very refreshing and quite food friendly.
2008 Pacific Rim
Sweet Riesling>>
- Style: Sweet
- Type: Table
- Region: Washington
89 points! Wine Enthusiast.
Our Sweet Riesling brings perfect balance to all fiery fare — especially Thai, Szechwan and Caribbean cuisine... or simply enjoy as an aperitif.
Alcohol 9% Residual Sugar 8.4% pH: 2.97 TA: 0.78
Our Sweet Riesling brings perfect balance to all fiery fare — especially Thai, Szechwan and Caribbean cuisine... or simply enjoy as an aperitif.
Alcohol 9% Residual Sugar 8.4% pH: 2.97 TA: 0.78
2008 Pacific Rim
Riesling Made with Organic Grapes>>
- Style: Med-Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Washington
92 points! Wine Enthusiast
Our Riesling displays aromas of jasmine and citrus. The subtly sweet profile is balanced by bright and refreshing acidity. We've crafted a wine to pair with the foods that today's wine lovers place on their dinner tables. Our Riesling beautifully complements all manner of Asian cuisines, spicy fare and flavorful, fresh, local foods.
Our Riesling displays aromas of jasmine and citrus. The subtly sweet profile is balanced by bright and refreshing acidity. We've crafted a wine to pair with the foods that today's wine lovers place on their dinner tables. Our Riesling beautifully complements all manner of Asian cuisines, spicy fare and flavorful, fresh, local foods.
2007 Pacific Rim
Dry Riesling>>
- Style: Dry
- Type: Table
- Region: Washington
89 points! Wine Enthusiast
The wine is crisp, dry and lush with flavors of citrus, jasmine and minerals. Our Dry Riesling is endlessly versatile and harmoniously complements the world's most vibrant and flavorful cuisine — from Asian to European to a wide variety of seafood, cheeses and cold meats.
Alcohol 12.5% Residual Sugar .75% pH: 3.21 TA:0.73
The wine is crisp, dry and lush with flavors of citrus, jasmine and minerals. Our Dry Riesling is endlessly versatile and harmoniously complements the world's most vibrant and flavorful cuisine — from Asian to European to a wide variety of seafood, cheeses and cold meats.
Alcohol 12.5% Residual Sugar .75% pH: 3.21 TA:0.73
