11/08/2023
Don’t ask me why I love wine. I have my RIESLINGS 😉
Flavour Profile
Rieslings flavours will vary by ripeness. Moving from less ripe to more ripe the flavours you may experience can include lime, Meyer lemon, pineapple, and apricot. This is a very aromatic wine that offers primary fruit aromas of orchard fruits like nectarine, apricot, honey-crisp apple, and pear. You may also smell honeycomb, jasmine, or lime peel, along with a striking aroma that smells similar to petrol or petroleum wax (more often in aged rieslings).
Origination 🇩🇪
It is widely accepted that Riesling was born in the Rhine River region and is native to Germany/Alsace. It is a natural derivative of Gouais Blanc, that is a grandmother grape to many of today’s most well-known wines including Chardonnay, Riesling, Petit Verdot, Chenin Blanc, and Muscadelle.
Pairings
Rieslings sweetness and acidity makes it the perfect accompaniment to spicy food. Strong Indian and Asian spices are a perfect match. Meat pairings can include duck, pork, bacon, chicken, shrimp and crab. Highly spiced and aromatic herbs including cayenne pepper, ginger, clove, cinnamon, allspice, turmeric, soy sauce, sesame, and rice vinegar compliment riesling well. Softer, less stinky cheese such as a soft cows milk cheese and dried fruit pair well along with roasted vegetables with natural sweetness including coconut, red onion, bell pepper, eggplant, squash, and carrot.
My Recommendation
I’m not typically a sweet wine drinker however 2022 Riesling 🤤 is my favourite white wine! With bright acidity and layered fruit, look for notes of lime, guava and florals. This beautifully balanced riesling is a summer staple in my household!
