I love a Riesling, and German rieslings in particular. The range from dry, off-dry, to sweet can all be great. I do find the classification system a bit confusing.
The classification system is, in typical German fashion, complex, but very thorough and helpful once you get used to it! And well worth it for the incredible wines :)
Thanks from the UK. Completely coincidentally, we have had a riesling evening tonight: an aperitif of German Spatlese, followed by a Trimbach '22 with dinner. The Spatlese was fine and not too sweet but the Alsace is too young; the aromatics are only just beginning to open up an hour after opening. For value I enjoy rieslings from the Clare and Eden valleys in S. Australia. Austria too produces some good value rieslings. Wonderful grape and so versatile.
Rieslings are the most versatile for wine pairings, particularly in their concentrated and even higher acidity forms when paired with fish that is high in natural oils and fat. Nahe, Germany and Kamptal, Austria have been locations of two of most favorite wines in Donnhoff and Brundlmayer, but pre-2022 (before ownership change that resulted in shocking drop in quality) Chateau Saint Michelle in Washington State was amazing, too!
I love a Riesling, and German rieslings in particular. The range from dry, off-dry, to sweet can all be great. I do find the classification system a bit confusing.
The classification system is, in typical German fashion, complex, but very thorough and helpful once you get used to it! And well worth it for the incredible wines :)
Cheers to your courage pronouncing all the German names ❤
They get quite long!
Thanks from the UK.
Completely coincidentally, we have had a riesling evening tonight: an aperitif of German Spatlese, followed by a Trimbach '22 with dinner. The Spatlese was fine and not too sweet but the Alsace is too young; the aromatics are only just beginning to open up an hour after opening.
For value I enjoy rieslings from the Clare and Eden valleys in S. Australia. Austria too produces some good value rieslings. Wonderful grape and so versatile.
Australian riesling is overlooked sometimes but it can be so good!
Rieslings are the most versatile for wine pairings, particularly in their concentrated and even higher acidity forms when paired with fish that is high in natural oils and fat. Nahe, Germany and Kamptal, Austria have been locations of two of most favorite wines in Donnhoff and Brundlmayer, but pre-2022 (before ownership change that resulted in shocking drop in quality) Chateau Saint Michelle in Washington State was amazing, too!
Yes it's really astonishing the range of things which you can pair different rieslings with! Fatty fish is definitely a favorite.
Clare Valley for me 😁🥂
Delicious!