Wines made from Riesling grapes of British Columbia
Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of British Columbia.
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 British Columbia
Canada's west-coast benchmark, wine heartland in the Okanagan Valley. Semi-desert continental climate, marked temperature swings: signature Pinot Gris (pear, honey, spice, round palate), fresh, fine Pinot Noir (cherry, undergrowth), precise Chardonnay and taut Riesling in the north. Hot south for dense Cabernet Sauvignon, round Merlot and peppery Syrah. Also exceptional Icewine (Vidal, Riesling).
What are the typical flavors of the Riesling grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 35% of Riesling
- Citrus fruitPresent in 25% of Riesling
- EarthPresent in 20% of Riesling
- Tropical fruitPresent in 12% of Riesling
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Riesling