White wine· Germany, Alsace, Australia
Riesling is the most aromatic white wine — bursting with peach, lime, honey, and a unique petrol-like note as it ages. It can be bone dry or beautifully sweet, but always vibrant.
At a glance
Everything that shapes how Riesling tastes, in plain language.
Fruit
01Stone fruit (peach, apricot) and bright citrus (lime, lemon).
Body
02Light
Acidity
03High
Tannins
04None
Flavor profile
Who will like it
Aromatic-wine lovers, and anyone curious about how complex a white can be.
On the nose
Smell these in your glass? You're probably tasting Riesling.
In plain English
“Riesling is a white wine that smells like a flower garden meets a fruit stand. The sweetness varies — check the label for 'trocken' (dry) or 'Spätlese' (off-dry to sweet).”
At the table
Riesling works best with these foods.
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From Paul Hobbs' steep-slope Finger Lakes estate — bone-dry, racy, and full of lime, slate, and electric acidity. Proof Riesling doesn't have to be sweet.
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Adjacent
If you enjoy Riesling, these are worth exploring next.
Sauvignon Blanc is bright, zesty, and refreshing — the white wine equivalent of a cold splash on a summer day. Think grapefruit, lime, fresh-cut grass, and a crisp, mouthwatering finish.
Moscato is sweet, fizzy, and unapologetically fun. It tastes like ripe peaches and orange blossoms with a gentle sparkle — a low-alcohol white that's basically dessert in a glass.
A natural next step
Moscato is sweet, fizzy, and unapologetically fun. It tastes like ripe peaches and orange blossoms with a gentle sparkle — a low-alcohol white that's basically dessert in a glass.
Sauvignon Blanc is bright, zesty, and refreshing — the white wine equivalent of a cold splash on a summer day. Think grapefruit, lime, fresh-cut grass, and a crisp, mouthwatering finish.
Champagne is the original sparkling wine — elegant, complex, and instantly recognizable. Expect tiny, persistent bubbles, crisp green apple, and a signature toasty, brioche note from years of aging.
In the wild
Germany's Mosel and Rheingau for elegant, mineral styles. Alsace (France) for dry. Australia's Clare Valley for bone-dry.
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