Wines made from Riesling grapes of Port Phillip
Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of Port Phillip.
More informations about the variety Riesling
Crystalline, taut whites with vibrant acidity and aromas of citrus, green apple, white flowers, vineyard peach and mineral/petrol notes with age. Made as dry (Trocken, Alsace), off-dry (Kabinett, Spätlese) and sweet (Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, late harvest). Star of the Moselle, Rheingau, Alsace AOC and Wachau. Also exported to Clare Valley and Finger Lakes.
More informations about the region of Victoria
Victoria wine zone around Port Phillip Bay and Melbourne, 5 flagship regions. Pinot Noir signature red king (Yarra, Mornington): fine and silky with signature notes of red cherry, raspberry, undergrowth, dried flowers and spice hint, fine tannins and elegant palate. Ample tense Chardonnay (Yarra), lively Sauvignon, floral Pinot Gris. Cool-climate Shiraz, peppery and fresh (Heathcote, Sunbury).
What are the typical flavors of the Riesling grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Riesling
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Riesling
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Riesling
- OakPresent in 1% of Riesling
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Riesling
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Riesling