What the judges said about the St Andrews Riesling: Definitely a great entry point for lovers of bone-dry Aussie Riesling. Indeed, of a similar quality and style in our Riesling Masters this year was a sample sold by Aldi, under it’s own brand called ‘Exquisite Collection’, which we later found out was supplied by Wakefield/Taylors Wines. Not only that, but at a around £20, it’s not too pricy. Made by Wakefield/Taylors Wines, it had the freshly-sliced lime and chalky dry sensation that is so closely associated with this part of the world. With Clare Valley probably Australia’s most famous source of crisp dry Riesling, it was pleasing to discover this delicious example from the region. Wakefield/Taylors Wines, St Andrews Riesling, Clare Valley, Australia, 2018 It is a compound that gives the kerosene or petrol aromas in Riesling, and can often be found in older wines due to the hydrolysis of TDN precursors over time, as well as in younger wines from Rieslings exposed to warmer temperatures or high degrees of sunlight. TDN: stands for ‘1, 1, 6, -trimethyl-1,2-dihydronapthalene’. Because Riesling is a grape with very high levels of natural acidity, this sugar is rarely perceptible to the drinker at low levels. If, during alcoholic fermentation, the fermentation finishes, or is stopped before all of the sugar in the grapes is converted to alcohol, then the wine will contain an element of ‘residual sugar’. RS: stands for ‘residual sugar’, indicating the amount of sugar contained in the wine following fermentation. The judges in this year’s competition (pictured below, left to right) were: Michelle Cherutti-Kowal MW Patrick Schmitt MW Jonathan Pedley MW David Round MW.
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The wines have all been selected from the only major competition for all styles and sources of Riesling, which this year took place on 5 February at Les 110 de Taillevent restaurant in London W1.Ī full analysis on the results of the tasting – plus all the medallists – can be seen by clicking here, while my top picks from the competition can be viewed over the following pages. One of our favorite aspects of this grape is the wide stylistic range of wines that can be produced.We bring you a selection of seven sensational bone dry Rieslings and one sparkling from our latest Global Riesling Masters, taking in wines from Alsace, Austria, Alto Adige and the Eden Valley. In the USA, Washington produces some fine bottles but the best spot in the country may actually be the Finger Lakes area of New York State, believe it or not. Outside of the aforementioned regions, we've also found remarkably good Riesling in Australia and New Zealand.Ĭlick here to get a printable shopping list of the best Riesling!
Not nearly as widely grown as grapes like Cabernet and Chardonnay, the variety needs the right conditions to really prosper. Originally from Germany, where it still prospers, excellent examples are also found in nearby Alsace and Austria. And while many of these wines can be quite expensive, in our list of the best Riesling we've highlighted some very affordable and delicious picks under $20. It offers a fascinating (and delicious) look into just how different the same variety can be expressed in different areas with different winemaking techniques. Riesling, often seen as the wine connoisseur's white, is a rather amazing variety that can range from sweet to dry, from simple to complex and from young to age-worthy.
Riesling! The 2023 Guide To The Best Riesling Wines
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