Wine & Ratings
Riesling
About Riesling
Along with Chardonnay, Riesling is one of the top white grapes in the world. It is an aromatic grape that can produce dry to very sweet dessert wines. It is most popular in Germany, Alsace and Austria, but excellent varietal wines can be found throughout the world including in Australia and New York. Riesling-based wines typically express notes of apple, citrus, honey and petrol. You can use Wine Enthusiast’s online Buying Guide to find the top-rated Riesling among our extensive Riesling wine reviews and easy-to-use database. Our Riesling reviews will give you a general idea what to expect from wines made from Riesling, and will help you find one that best suits your needs.
Germany has a deep history of winemaking, and Riesling has long been considered the country’s most celebrated grape – The first documented mention of Riesling dates back to the early 15th century near the Rheingau region. Vinified bone dry or lusciously sweet, this iconic grape has a pour perfect for every palate.
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Navarro 2018 Late Harvest Cluster Select Riesling (Anderson Valley)
Mendocino CountyIntense sugary aromas of honey and peach nectar give way to bright, ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$39 -
D'Arenberg 2017 The Noble Wrinkled Riesling (Adelaide Hills)
South AustraliaWhat a joyful wine, and it's a total bargain to boot. Made ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$20 -
Brash Higgins 2016 R/SM White (McLaren Vale)
South AustraliaBrad Hickey's wild fermented and unusual field blend of Riesling and Semillon ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$32 -
Pikes 2018 Traditionale Dry Riesling (Clare Valley)
South AustraliaA lemon-hued wine, it's a little closed at the moment, but it ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$25 -
Galerie 2018 Terracea Riesling (Spring Mountain District)
NapaA 100% varietal white fermented and aged in concrete egg and neutral ...See Full Review$50 -
David Hill 2018 Estate Riesling (Willamette Valley)
Willamette ValleyOngoing vineyard renovations are paying big dividends at this heritage property. This ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$20 -
Reustle 2017 Estate Selection Riesling (Umpqua Valley)
Southern OregonThis is done in a dry, leesy style, with a rich, textured ...See Full Review$22 -
Pikes 2018 Hills & Valleys Riesling (Clare Valley)
South AustraliaThis is a bright, bouncy and utterly Aussie Riesling packed full of ...See Full Review$17 -
Martin Woods 2017 Hyland Vineyard Riesling (McMinnville)
Willamette ValleySourced from 45-year-old Coury clone vines, 10% botrytized, this unusual wine opens ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$32 -
V. Sattui 2016 Late Harvest Select Riesling (Anderson Valley)
Mendocino CountyExotic petrol and flint aromas lead to sweet, rich, grilled peach and ...See Full Review$44 -
Kilikanoon 2018 Mort's Block Watervale Riesling (Clare Valley)
South AustraliaAn austere and classical Clare Riesling gently humming a medley of petrol, ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$20 -
Hyland 2018 Old Vine Single Vineyard Gewürztraminer (McMinnville)
Willamette ValleyUsing the Riesling scale on its back label, this shows up as ...See Full Review$28 -
Sweet Cheeks 2018 Riesling (Oregon)
Oregon OtherAs the back label Riesling scale indicates, this is off-dry and hits ...See Full Review$20 -
V. Sattui 2018 Dry Riesling (Napa Valley)
NapaThe winery sources 91% of its grapes for this wine from Mount ...See Full Review$28 -
Hyland 2018 Old Vine Single Vineyard Riesling (McMinnville)
Willamette ValleyTart flavors of apple, pear and white melon incorporate skin flavors as ...See Full Review$28 -
Mac Forbes 2018 RS8 Riesling (Strathbogie Ranges)
VictoriaThis vintage of Mac Forbes's “RS” Riesling, which gets named each year ...See Full Review$30 -
Lionel Osmin & Cie 2018 La Cité Orientale White (Comté Tolosan)
Southwest FranceViognier, Muscat, Riesling and Gewürztraminer go into this curious blend that is ...Best BuySee Full Review$12 -
Pichler-Krutzler 2018 Ried Kellerberg Riesling (Wachau)
AustriaZesty ripeness on the nose speaks of russet pear, juicy Mirabelle plum ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$78 -
Pichler-Krutzler 2018 Ried Loibenberg Riesling (Wachau)
AustriaA lovely, pure and lifted notion of ripe Amalfi lemon peel appears ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$68 -
Franz Hirtzberger 2018 Ried Steinporz Smaragd Riesling (Wachau)
AustriaTangerine and peach unite on the nose in a quite disarming fashion. ...See Full ReviewN/A
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