Riesling
Riesling is considered to be one of the world's great white-wine grapes and produces some of the very best white wines. It's a native of Germany, where it's believed to have been cultivated for at least 500-and possibly as long as 2,000-years. The Riesling grape's ability to retain its acidity while achieving high sugar levels is what creates wines with considerable aging potential. Riesling wines are DELICATE but COMPLEX and are characterized by a SPICY, FRUITY flavor (that's sometimes reminiscent of peaches and apricots), a flower-scented BOUQUET, and a long FINISH. Riesling is vinified in a variety of styles ranging from DRY to very sweet.

Type of Grape: Riesling
Food Pairings: Fish in Cream Sauce, Salade Nicoise, Mild Curries, Sauteed Scallops
Cheese Pairing: Gouda
Sweet or Dry: Dry-Sweet


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