Along with Chardonnay, Riesling is considered to be one of the finest white grapes in the world, producing a whole range of styles from bone dry to lusciously sweet. The best wines are incredibly long-lived, elegant, racy wines that become increasingly complex with age.
Riesling originated in Germany where, along with neighbouring Alsace, some of its greatest wines are still made. It is also hugely popular in Australia.
In Australia, Riesling can take on a passion fruit ripeness and with age, add an attractive character variously described as 'petrol' or 'kerosene'. It retains a high degree of acidity no matter what - even in the sweetest examples.
