Guide to Wine Podcast: Episode 38

Grape Deep Dive - Riesling

Air Date: Wednesday, February 7th 2024

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My grape deep dive is back and this time it’s all about the misunderstood Riesling grape!

You may already be thinking: I don’t like Riesling! Either because you think it’s too sweet or it’s too acidic. But here’s where Riesling’s unique characteristics shine…this grape can do both! It can be sweet or acidic and it’s all dependent on where it’s grown and how the winemaker chooses to make the wine!

Today, we are going to take a deep dive into Riesling and dispel the myths of this grape. I’ll share the incredible diversity of this noble and distinctive white grape because it can produce wines across a wide spectrum of sweetness levels from bone dry to lusciously sweet.

And by now you know that I love history, so I’ll dive into the fascinating history of Riesling and its German origins. We’ll also discover how the Blue Nun had a less than positive effect on people’s view of Riesling.

I can’t wait to share the complex aromatics that set Riesling apart from other grapes. Think petrol (oh yes, gasoline), mineral notes, vibrant fruit aromas. You’ll also learn how adaptable and resilient Riesling is when it comes to the climates it’s grown in.

Are you ready to dive into this versatile Riesling grape? If so press play and listen in! And if this episode has inspired you to try Riesling I’d love for you to head over to Instagram and let me know what you think!

Episode Highlights:

• Versatility of Riesling grapes from sweet to acidic
• What is special about Riesling wine?
• What are the characteristics of Riesling wine?
• History of Riesling grapes and it’s German origin
• The curse of the Blue Nun and its impact on Riesling
• The aging potential of Riesling
• Understanding Riesling’s sweetness levels
• Answering the question: is Riesling dry or sweet?
• Is Riesling dry or fruity?
• Unique aromas of Riesling (think petrol)
• Highlighting top regions for Riesling production

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