Riesling
Riesling is one of the most transparent grapes in the world, a variety that seems to absorb every nuance of soil, climate, and season, then translate it into crystal-clear flavour. In cooler regions like Germany’s Mosel or Rheingau, it shimmers with green apple, lime, white peach, and those signature notes of slate and blossom. Move to Alsace or Austria and it gains a little more weight and spice; head to Australia’s Clare or Eden Valleys and it bursts with lime zest, jasmine, and a thrilling mineral crunch. What makes Riesling so captivating is its precision: high natural acidity that feels like a spine of light, carrying the fruit with effortless lift and definition.
But Riesling’s true brilliance is its range. It can be bone-dry, taut, and chiselled; delicately off-dry with a whisper of sweetness; or lusciously rich from late-harvest or botrytised fruit. Yet across this spectrum, it never loses clarity or balance. Winemakers rarely hide it behind oak, Riesling doesn’t need it, and as it ages, it evolves into something mesmerising: honey, spice, and that famous petrol note, all woven into a silky, harmonious whole. It’s a grape for purists and dreamers alike, expressive, age-worthy, and endlessly refreshing, a wine that captures the very essence of place with every sip.
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Riedel Veritas Riesling / Zinfandel - Set of 2
The Riesling glass is perfect for balancing the high acidity and residual sugar of fruit-forward white wines. This shape is the most versatile wh...
View full details2011 Rüdesheimer Magdalenenkreuz Riesling Spätlese, Weingut Leitz
From one of Rüdesheim’s most charming vineyards comes a Riesling that dances between generosity and grace. The 2011 Magdalenenkreuz Spätlese opens ...
View full details2000 Cordon Cut Riesling, Mount Horrocks
A legendary Australian sweet wine that has earned its place among the greats, the 2000 Cordon Cut Riesling shows both the intensity of its unique w...
View full details2001 Riesling Auslese, Nackenheim Rothenberg, Gunderloch
A wine that feels like time slowed down to a shimmer. The 2001 Rothenberg Auslese radiates a deep amber glow and an intoxicating perfume of apricot...
View full details2003 Rudesheimer Berg Roseneck Riesling Spatlese, Weingut Leitz
From the sun-drenched terraces of Rüdesheim’s famed Berg Roseneck vineyard comes a Riesling that captures the full radiance of the hot 2003 vintage...
View full details2010 The Contours Riesling Museum Reserve, Pewsey Vale
Pewsey Vale Vineyard The Contours is characterised by a special site, sensitive vine growing and astute winemaking. The Contours Riesling is produc...
View full details2017 Wolta Wolta Clare Valley Riesling, Loosen Barry
Pale gold with glints of green, this Riesling walks a fine line between power and precision. Aromas of lime zest, green apple, white flowers and cr...
View full details2018 Wolta Wolta Clare Valley Riesling, Loosen Barry
The friendship between Ernst Loosen, of the Dr. Loosen Estate in Germany, and Peter Barry, of Jim Barry Wines, Australia, began in 1995 at the Lond...
View full details2012 Trevarrick Riesling, Skillogalee
“Trevarrick” was the original name of the property when it was first settled by John and Anne Trestrail in the 1850s. More than a century later, in...
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