Riesling

Delicately sweet and elegant Riesling from the Speck family in Ontario. Peach, apricot and honey blossom notes with a long mineral finish.

Country: Canada

Region: Niagara Peninsula

Grapes: Riesling

ABV: 11.5%

Food Match: Sweet Potato Curry

Astonishingly good Riesling from an outstanding New Zealand producer. Concentrated, explosive in the mouth! Dry, flavoursome Riesling with honeysuckle notes, aromatic nectarine, baked peach, apricot, lime and preserved lemon. One glass will not be enough!

Country: New Zealand

Region: North Canterbury

ABV: 15.5%

Grapes: Riesling

Read Wine Advocate Erin Larkin’s wonderful review of Pegasus from latest trip to the South Island

'From there, I went to Pegasus Bay, and it was here that I was so impacted. This is an iconic Riesling producer—Rieslings worth crossing the ocean for. They age slowly and gracefully, employ botrytis as a textural aid and are thundering examples of Riesling from New Zealand. I can’t overstate that. These are collectors’ wines. I have seen older examples in Australia over the years, served blind, that have taken the room by storm. My thanks to Winemaker Matt Donaldson for the afternoon; it took us in directions I think neither of us expected.'

Pegasus Bay Riesling Bel Canto 2022 – 94 points.

The 2022 Bel Canto Dry Riesling leads with loquat, kumquat and orange rind. In the mouth, the wine is floral, detailed and full—it is actually quite wide, spreading to all corners of the mouth, leaving a trail of fine chalky texture in its wake. Really good. Textural. 14% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Erin Larkin Wine Advocate

Slightly off dry, fresh, zippy and full of lime citrus aromas and flavours. Perfectly balanced.

Country: Germany

Region: Rheingau

Grapes: Riesling

ABV:13%

Great with Thai curries!

Concentrated aromas of lime zest and ripe yellow peach with hints of fresh basil which follows through to the palate with lovely length and elegance with. A bright and crisp style and beautiful balance.

Grapes:  Riesling

Region: Ormoz

Country: Slovenia

ABV: 12.5%

Verus (Latin for “true”) is an exciting new winery founded in 2007 and owned by three friends who now produce some of the most exciting white wines coming out of Slovenia. The 12 hectare vineyards are located around Ormoz in the appellation of Styria (Stajerska) on the Jeruzalem-Ormoz hills. The cool climate here is influenced by the Alps, the Adriatic Sea and the Pannonian Plain.

The wines are true expressions of each grape variety and are bottled under screw cap with an exquisitely designed label. Their inaugural vintage 2007 received much acclaim from the press and wine writers and previews the future success of this young dynamic winery.

A natural, beautifully golden sparkling wine. The aroma is dominated by apple, quince and citrus fruit notes. Medium-bodied, with a pleasantly fresh fruit-forward finish.

Country: Bulgaria

Region: Danube Plain

Grapes: Riesling 

ABV: 11,5 %

Food Match: Aperitif, shellfish, salads, fish & chips.

Dry, zesty and super fresh. Wonderful with spicy middle eastern dishes or hot Indian curries.

Country: Germany

Region: Rheingau

Grapes: Riesling

ABV: 13%

Read all about Victoria's recent trip to Germany in her blog here.

Heavenly sweet treat from the steep banks of the Danube!

Country: Austria

Region: Wachau

Grapes: Chardonnay, Riesling, Grüner Veltliner, Weissburgunder

ABV: 10.5%

Soft, harmonious, with subtle mineral tones, which gradually turn into tropical fruits. Aroma: fresh, bright, with dominant notes of mango and white peach, elegant flowery notes.

Grapes: Riesling

Country: Ukraine

Region: Odesa, Bessarabia sub region

ABV: 11.5%

Food pairing: Excellent with beef and other red meats, and also grilled vegetables and chicken.

ABV: 11,7%

The estate winery "Kolonist" was founded by the Plachkov family in 2005 in Bessarabia,
Ukraine. Named in honour of Bulgarian colonists who came to these lands over 200 years ago. The winery started with 30,000 bottles of wine on the market, today it produces 350,000 bottles, which include classic aged reds and whites, Haut de Gamme wines, sparkling wine "Bisser" by classic method, semi-dry and sweet wines. In addition, Kolonist makes grape seed oil, two types of balsamic vinegar and some cosmetics.

Steely nose full of minerality and lime, which follows through on the palate - not forgetting that bracing acidity, balance and poise. Lip-smacking, off -dry and delicious!

Country: Germany

Region: Mosel

ABV: 11%

Grapes:  100% Riesling

Bright green-yellow with shimmering reflections. On the nose very aromatic, juicy  apricot and a hint of vineyard peach, some citrus; white pepper and fresh meadow herbs; very juicy and vibrant on the palate; the refreshing acid balances the wine perfectly; salty-mineral, structured and elegant with intense fruit aromas in the finish. Very long lasting; typical traits of the Achleiten.

Country: Austria

Region: Wachau

Grapes: Riesling

ABV: 14%

A classic Riesling of the Mittelhaardt with the typical fruit expression, which arises only on Buntsandstein: citrus, stone fruits and a wild herbal flavours. Taut and fresh acidity. Perfectly representative of the terroir and the origin of the grapes.

Country: Germany

Region: Mittelhaardt, Pfalz

Grapes: Riesling

ABV: 12.5%

VDP.Ortsweine

residual sugar 6.8%

Certified Organic

VDP.Ortsweine must be vinified from grapes, which come from one place. So the grapes for our Deidesheimer Riesling come exclusievely from Von Bhul single sites (VDP.Erste Lage and VDP. Grosse Lage) in Deidesheim.

Stunning dry Riesling that really talks of its terroir. Floral on the nose. It is ripe, full of yellow plum fruit flavours. The Riesling that makes this "Melaphyr" wine are grown on the steep, south facing slopes of Schneider's estate that are rich in volcanic rock. The soil warms up quickly, providing perfect growing conditions.

Country: Germany

Region: Nahe

Grapes: Riesling

ABV:12%

Food Match: Fresh shellfish or Goat's cheese salads

Dry, zesty and super fresh. Wonderful with spicy middle eastern dishes or hot Indian curries.

Country: Germany

Region: Pfalz

Grapes: Riesling

ABV: 13%

Refreshing and zesty fizz from Germany, with a delicate creamy note and elegant long finish.

Country: Germany

Region: Rheingau

Grapes: Riesling

ABV:12%

Food MatchPerfect as an aperitif or with the fish/salad course.

The Allendorf family has lived and worked in the Rheingau for 700 years. Based in Oestrich Winkel in the heart of the Rheingau, the estate has grown dramatically over the last 60 years from 1.5 ha to 70 ha, making it one of the biggest family-owned wineries in the Rheingau.

Read all about Victoria's recent trip to Germany in her blog here.

An unassuming label for sure - but this wine is a crowd pleaser! Wonderful ripe lime, and citrus blossom aromas and flavours. Perfect with rich, creamy fish and pork dishes.

Country: Germany

Region: Mosel

Grapes: Riesling

ABV: 11.5%

Food match: Creamy fish pie, chicken or pork Schnitzel.

Golden Mullet Fury skin contact white wine has become a hallmark of AB&D wines. Notes of reserved lemon, curry leaf, nectarines, hint of marmalade on the nose. Racey acidity with chalky tannins and a real mouthwatering finish. Refreshing yet textural.

Country: AUSTRALIA

Region: McLaren Vale 

Grape: SEMILLON 86.5%, RIESLING 13.5%

ABV: 12.5%

Food Match: Morroccan chicken, seafood and blue cheese.

Aromas of fresh hazelnuts, candle wax, citrus (lemon and lime) herbs, white peach and granny smith apple.
The palate is powerful and concentrated with fresh acidity, saltiness and a chalky minerality on the very long finish. 

Country: Germany

Region: Pfalz

Grapes: Riesling

ABV: 13.5%

The Kalkofen vineyard is located on the western edge of the town of Deidesheim, which is in the heart of the Palatinate wine growing area. The name of the vineyard, Kalkofen, is an old limestone-brick oven in the middle-ages. There is a high content of limestone in this part of the area, which gives a lot of minerality to the vines and is noticeable in the fine wines produced from these Grand Cru (Grosse Lage) vineyards.

Slightly off dry, fresh, zippy and full of lime citrus aromas and flavours. Perfectly balanced.

Country: Germany

Region: Rheingau

Grapes: Riesling

ABV: 0%

Great with Thai curries!

Read all about Victoria's recent trip to Germany in her blog here.

Dry, zesty and super fresh. Fresh almond nuttiness, an earthy minerality with fresh lime and stone fruit characters. Great balanced acidity with a long, saline finish.

Country: Germany

Region: Pfalz

Grapes: Riesling

ABV: 13%

Residual sugar: 3g/L

The Kalkofen vineyard is located on the western edge of the town of Deidesheim, which is in the heart of the Palatinate wine growing area. The name of the vineyard, Kalkofen, is an old limestone-brick oven in the middle-ages. There is a high content of limestone in this part of the area, which gives a lot of minerality to the vines and is noticeable in the fine wines produced from these Grand Cru (Grosse Lage) vineyards.

Dry, fresh, zippy and full of lime citrus aromas and flavours. Perfectly balanced and dangerously easy to drink!

Country: Germany

Region: Rheingau

Grapes: Riesling

ABV:12%

Great with Thai green curry or any dishes with lime, coconut and chilli

Read all about Victoria's recent trip to Germany in her blog here.

Country: Australia

Region: Polish Hill River, Clare Valley

Grapes: Riesling

Food Matches: 

Great balance and fruit in this high quality Alsace Riesling.

A pure fruit driven nose, perfumed with cut limes and a hint of petrol and candle wax. The wine has a voluptuous, honeyed palate and is intensely fruity with white peach and apricot flavours and mineral complexity. The finish is dry, refreshing and beautifully balanced, and incredibly open for a young Alsace Riesling.

Country: France

Region: Alsace

ABV: 13%

Grapes: Riesling