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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Robert Weil 2017 Kiedrich Gräfenberg Auslese Grosse Lage Riesling (Rheingau)
GermanyThere's so much intensity on the nose of this wine, it's well ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$164 -
Grosset 2018 Polish Hill Riesling (Clare Valley)
South AustraliaAnother exceptional Clare Valley vintage has produced a downright beautiful, textured and ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$52 -
Schäfer-Fröhlich 2017 Felsenberg GG Dry Gold Cap Riesling (Nahe)
GermanyThis is a deceivingly quiet wine initially, offering faint whiffs of lemon ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$97 -
Ökonomierat Rebholz 2017 Im Sonnenschein GG Riesling (Pfalz)
GermanyDelicately perfumed notes of ripe yellow peach and orange blossom introduce this ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$103 -
Wagner-Stempel 2017 Höllberg GG Trocken Gold Cap Riesling (Rheinhessen)
GermanyCandied grapefruit, guava and lemon perfume this dry, lusciously full-bodied Riesling. Fruit ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$62 -
Forest Hill 2014 Block 1 Riesling (Mount Barker)
Western AustraliaFrom some of the oldest vines in the region, this wine shows ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$42 -
Zilliken 2017 Saarburg Rausch Auslese Grosse Lage Riesling (Mosel)
GermanyComplexity abounds in this ethereally light yet electrifying Auslese. Hints of pollen, ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$94 -
Ökonomierat Rebholz 2017 Kastanienbusch GG Riesling (Pfalz)
GermanyHints of spring blossom, white peach and crushed earth are elegant on ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$115 -
Schäfer-Fröhlich 2017 Frülingsplätzchen GG Dry Gold Cap Riesling (Nahe)
GermanyEarthen hints of pollen and smoke mingle into zesty lime and green ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$97 -
Schäfer-Fröhlich 2017 Bockenauer Stromberg GG Dry Gold Cap Riesling (Nahe)
GermanyThe nose is closed here initially, suggesting bold tones of smoke and ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$97 -
Schäfer-Fröhlich 2017 Bockenauer Felseneck GG Dry Gold Cap Riesling (Nahe)
GermanySavory notes of earth and stone introduce this wine, but with patience ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$97 -
Schloss Lieser 2017 Thomas Haag Niederberg Helden GG Trocken Riesling (Mosel)
GermanyIntriguing notes of honeycomb, marmalade and crushed earth introduce this fascinatingly complex ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$63 -
Von Buhl 2016 Brut Riesling (Pfalz)
GermanyWhiffs of cookie crumbles and blossom introduce this bold Riesling sparkler. The ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$40 -
Ökonomierat Rebholz 2017 Ganz Horn GG Riesling (Pfalz)
GermanyThe nose is quiet here but reveals whiffs of honeycomb, saffron and ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$96 -
Forest Hill 2016 Block 1 Riesling (Great Southern)
Western AustraliaForest Hill lay claim to some of the oldest vines in the ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$42 -
Frankland Estate 2017 Isolation Ridge Single Vineyard Riesling (Western Australia)
Western AustraliaThis is a pristine, ultrafocused and age-worthy example of Aussie Riesling from ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$40 -
Wittmann 2017 Morstein Auslese Grosse Lage Riesling (Rheinhessen)
GermanyComplex yet lip-smackingly delicious, this medium-sweet Riesling offers pristine lemon and white ...See Full Review$64 -
Grosset 2018 Springvale Riesling (Clare Valley)
South AustraliaThis vintage of Springvale is shining. Simultaneously delicate, dry and fruity, it ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$38 -
Wagner-Stempel 2017 Heerkretz Trocken GG Gold Cap Riesling (Rheinhessen)
GermanyIntense aromas of smoke and earth are gradually replaced by crisp pear ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$69 -
Wagner-Stempel 2017 Scharlachberg GG Trocken Gold Cap Riesling (Rheinhessen)
GermanyThis is an intensely mineral, cutting dry wine studded with pristine nectarine ...See Full Review$69
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