Normally when we think of Rieslings from the Mosel, our first thoughts are of the low ABV, often semi-sweet wines that are, well, lovely. But it is also not a safe assumption to think that all Mosel wines are sweet. Some, like Keonard Kreusch’s Mosel Riesling, may be dry or, in this case, have just … Read more
Dr. Burklin-Wolf is a premier wine producer in the Pfalz region with a stellar portfolio of wines with a strong lean to Riesling (naturally)! Our exposure to wines from Pfalz has historically been limited, and we were excited to try a sample of the Riesling Trocken courtesy of Wines of Germany for review. Although this … Read more
When we think of producers of high-quality Rieslings, our minds often go to cool climates like the Mosel in Germany or the Finger Lakes in Upstate New York. But just because some cooler climate regions are famous for their Riesling doesn’t mean this grape can’t grow in warmer spots. On the contrary, it thrives all … Read more
Whenever we visit Finger Lakes wineries, we always make a trip over to Keuka Lake despite arranging our trips to often be Seneca Lake heavy. One obligatory stop for us is the aptly named Keuka Lake Vineyards for its gorgeous views and even better wine. After letting their Riesling Evergreen Lek age in our cellar … Read more
What we are about to say should have no ambiguity- if you are a Riesling lover you’ll want to make your way to Hermann J Wiemer. This Finger Lakes winery is truly one of the best in the area, especially for this delicious white grape, and blows us away time and time again with every … Read more
While many tend to think that an Auslese Riesling is sweeter than other styles, this is not always the case. Auslese directly translates to ‘selected harvest’ which is often done late in the season when the grapes have a high concentration of sugars in them (in fact, the sugar content of the grape is how … Read more
Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery in the Finger Lakes has been a staple of the region for many decades, and with good reason. This one produces some fine wines that are quite representative of their styles and go down quickly. So if you are in the mood for an easy-drinking off-dry Riesling, Dr. Konstantin Frank’s Reserve … Read more
When we visit Finger Lakes wineries, we almost always make a stop at Heron Hill on Keuka Lake. Apart from having a stunning view of the lake, the winery does a good job at producing an array of delicious wines that we think are quite representable of their respective styles. One such wine was the … Read more
Our first Trimbach Riesling was a Grand Cru sampled at Wine Bar George at Disney Springs in 2019. It was truly one of the finest Rieslings we’ve ever had and helped cement our love affair with all things Alsace. A little while later, we found another Trimbach bottle in our local liquor store- the Trimbach … Read more
If you like wild and funky wines, Bloomer Creek’s Riesling (Clone 10 from Auten Vineyard) should be on your radar. This one took us by surprise with just how unique it is- even more so than we expected.
