Brief Introduction:
Riesling is the classic grape of Germany and Austria and produces wines with crisp fruit and citrus flavors. The color of a Riesling wine can range from pale green and fragile to sharp and golden. Flavors may range from lush and exotic, and from dry to sweet. Riesling thrives in cooler climates. It is a wine that can be drunk quite young, but sometimes has the potential to age for many years.

Flavor characteristics:
crisp green apples, spiced baked apples, oranges, limes, passion fruit, honey and toast

Wine Recommendations:
To understand the influences that soil and climate have over this variety, compare the Riesling from Petaluma in South Australia with Trimbach Riesling from Alsace, France or to Brundlmayer Zobinger Heiligenstein Riesling from Austria.