IRF News

The Summer of Riesling is a not-for-profit association with one key objective: to encourage everyone to drink more Riesling. Initiated in early 2011 by Jason Hoy – NSW State Manager of CellarHand Wine – and Stuart Knox – Owner/Good Food Guide Sommelier of the year 2011, Fix St James Restaurant & Wine Bar. Inspired by [...]

– By Dan Berger About 25 years ago I was walking through a trade tasting at which various Oregon wines were on display, and stopped at one table where a pourer was serving an Oregon Riesling. I took a sample and said to the server, “Smells a little like the Mosel.” “I’ll be the judge [...]

Rieslings from around the world continue to win Gold medals in major wine competitions and attract more attention with high scores in major consumer magazines. In May, two major U.S. competitions—Riverside International, and Los Angeles International—used the  IRF Riesling Taste Profile to group the wines into the four categories (Dry, Medium Dry, Medium Sweet, Sweet). [...]

Riesling, more than any white varietal, speaks to place. Oregon’s uniquely cool climate, naturally low yields, and ancient volcanic and marine sedimentary soils give unique character to the wines that the small, family winemakers craft. And Riesling has been an integral part of the modern Oregon wine industry from the beginning in the early 1960s [...]

Summer of Riesling, June 21 – September 22, 2011, in major U.S. markets. The incredibly popular Riesling promotion created by Paul Grieco of Terroir Wine Bar in New York City is being expanded to other major markets with sponsorship by the International Riesling Foundation, featuring more than 150 top restaurants showcasing Riesling for a full [...]