IRF News

The Riverside International Wine Competition has announced the International Riesling Foundation Trophies resulting from the judging on May 8-9 in southern California. The trophies represent the best Rieslings in the four categories of the IRF Riesling Taste Profile: Dry, Medium Dry, Medium Sweet, and Sweet. The 2013 winners in those categories were: DRY: Dr. Konstantin [...]

Riesling wines from Michigan barely edged out those from New York at the recent International Eastern Wine Competition and Riesling Challenge sponsored by Vineyard & Winery Management magazine and held in Sonoma, CA. Each State received a total of 9 top awards (Best of Class, Double Gold and Gold), but Michigan’s CAB Cellars/Laurentide Winery 2011 [...]

Washington, DC— A Riesling wine will be featured at the ultimate power lunch—the 2013 Inaugural Luncheon in the United States Capitol immediately after the official swearing-in of President Barack Obama on Monday, January 21. Tierce 2010 Dry Riesling from New York’s Finger Lakes region will be enjoyed by 250 of the most powerful people in [...]

The Summer of Riesling is a worldwide movement which encourages the consumption, discussion and enjoyment of Riesling. It’s about having fun, enjoying great wine and not taking ourselves too seriously. Watch out for tshirts, wicked wine lists, lane way parties and tattoos! The second New Zealand Summer of Riesling happens from the 1st December 2012 [...]

Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen to Host 4th Riesling Rendezvous July 14-16, 2013 Celebrate Riesling with top Producers & Experts from around the World! Woodinville, Wash. – Chateau Ste. Michelle of Washington state and Dr. Loosen estate of Germany will host the fourth Riesling Rendezvous July 14-16, 2013 at Chateau Ste. Michelle and Bell [...]