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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Wohlmuth 2017 Ried Edelschuh Riesling (Südsteiermark)
AustriaAll manner of fruit rises gently from the glass. There is the ...See Full Review$22 -
Ovum 2017 Off the Grid Riesling (Rogue Valley)
Southern OregonOff the grid, indeed! The grapes come from the Cedar Ranch Vineyard ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$27 -
Ebner-Ebenauer 2017 Alte Reben Riesling (Niederösterreich)
AustriaA certain dried apple headiness plays on the nose before the full ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Chehalem 2017 Corral Creek Vineyards Riesling (Chehalem Mountains)
Willamette ValleyThis lovely bottle is finished with 12 g/L residual sugar, just enough ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$25 -
Ovum 2017 Base Line Riesling (Elkton Oregon)
Southern OregonOvum's John and Ksenija House range far and wide for their Rieslings. ...See Full Review$27 -
Spy Valley 2015 Riesling (Marlborough)
New ZealandAnother example of Riesling's untapped potential in New Zealand, this wine has ...See Full Review$20 -
Markus Huber 2018 Terrassen Riesling (Traisental)
AustriaSubtle lemon and ripe apple are appetizing on the nose. The palate ...See Full Review$17 -
Verterra 2017 Dry Riesling (Leelanau Peninsula)
MichiganRipe peach and quince aromas are joined by blossoms and hints of ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$18 -
Ovum 2017 Memorista Riesling (Eola-Amity Hills)
Willamette ValleyThe 2017 vintage is considerably lighter than last year's Memorista, though again ...See Full Review$27 -
Rabl 2017 Ried Schenkenbichl Alte Reben Reserve Riesling (Kamptal)
AustriaThe zestiness of ripe citrus plays on the nose alongside russet pear ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Kaena 2016 La Presa Vineyard Riesling (Los Olivos District)
Central CoastExotic aromas of kumquat and lemongrass meet with chalk and a touch ...See Full Review$25 -
Left Foot Charley 2016 Seventh Hill Farm Riesling (Old Mission Peninsula)
MichiganA stunning nose offers bright clementine, quince, lime and white flowers, with ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$20 -
Landhaus Mayer 2018 Riesling (Niederösterreich)
AustriaRipe melon and a hint of creaminess suggest a smooth but juicy ...See Full Review$16 -
Müller-Grossmann 2018 Furth Riesling (Kremstal)
AustriaJuicy ripe, yellow pear has lemon highlights on the nose. The palate ...See Full Review$22 -
Mayer am Pfarrplatz 2018 Nussberg Riesling (Vienna)
AustriaBright, ripe pear and a touch of yeast make for an inviting ...See Full Review$34 -
Georg Frischengruber 2018 Federspiel Riesling (Wachau)
AustriaThe merest hint of bergamot plays on the nose alongside ripe Amalfi ...See Full Review$25 -
Nigl 2018 Urgestein Riesling (Kremstal)
AustriaJuicy, seductively ripe notes of yellow pear jump from the glass. They ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Saurwein 2017 Chi Riesling (Elgin)
South AfricaThis is a fresh, fruity and well-balanced white, with upfront aromas and ...See Full Review$25 -
Schlosskellerei Gobelsburg 2018 Riesling (Kamptal)
AustriaPure citrus rises from the glass—think mandarin and ripe lemon zest. The ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Josef Bauer 2018 Feuersbrunn Riesling (Wagram)
AustriaRipe pear on the nose has a lovely lemon edge. The palate ...See Full Review$19
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