If ever there was a misunderstood grape, it is Riesling. You might associate it with overripe-sweet wines, but often the opposite is true. It's notes range from honeyed apricot and jasmine, to bruised apple, with weighty texture like Muscadet, and even its highly sought after "racy" nose (read: petrol). Riesling's greatest asset is its bright acidity. This balances typically sweetness, and what makes riesling such a great food wine. Riesling rarely comes into contact with new oak, and white wine lovers who prefer "dry and crisp" over "buttery" should take particular note.
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