Wines made from Riesling grapes of Washington
Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of Washington.
More informations about the variety Riesling
White Riesling is a grape variety that originated in France (Alsace). It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Riesling can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.
More informations about the region of Washington
Washington State is located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, immediately north of Oregon. Although the history of the wine industry is relatively Short, Washington's 900-plus wineries and 350-plus independent winemakers, with more than 50,000 acres of vineyards, now produce more wine than any other state except California. Almost all wine production is in the hot, desert-like eastern Part of Washington, although there is some Grape growing and an AVA (Puget Sound) in the cooler, wetter west. White Chardonnay and Riesling grapes, and red Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah grapes are the main varieties grown in Washington, but the region produces quality wines from nearly 70 different grape varieties.
What are the typical flavors of the Riesling grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 34% of Riesling
- Citrus fruitPresent in 28% of Riesling
- EarthPresent in 25% of Riesling
- Tropical fruitPresent in 14% of Riesling
- MicrobioPresent in 13% of Riesling
- FloralPresent in 12% of Riesling
- VegetalPresent in 11% of Riesling
- OakPresent in 10% of Riesling
- Non oakPresent in 9% of Riesling
- SpicesPresent in 7% of Riesling
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Riesling
- ApricotPresent in 2% of Riesling
- LemonPresent in 2% of Riesling
- PearPresent in 2% of Riesling
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Riesling
- StonePresent in 2% of Riesling
- MangoPresent in 2% of Riesling
- Green applePresent in 2% of Riesling
- NectarinePresent in 2% of Riesling
- LimePresent in 2% of Riesling
News about the grape variety Riesling
Alsace Riesling must be ‘dry’, says wine body proposal
Starting with the 2021 vintage, non-late harvest Alsace Riesling must be ‘dry’, as defined by EU regulations, according to a proposed decree agreed by a two-thirds majority of the Alsace Winegrowers’ Association (AVA). Winemakers backed the plan at a vote in Colmar last week, although it requires approval from France’s appellation body, INAO. The move comes in addition to the introduction of a standardised way of communicating sweetness levels on Alsace AOC still wines. As per EU rul ...
Alsace’s Domaine Zind-Humbrecht: 2019 releases tasted
It is always reassuring to find flourishing examples of family continuity in French wine estates. At the famous Domaine Zind-Humbrecht in Alsace, Pierre-Emile Humbrecht is the latest to join the family business. In preparation, he studied at the Changins School of Viticulture and Enology in Switzerland and then completed internships at wine estates, beginning with Thérèse Chappaz in that same country for 18 months, followed by a six-month period at Domaine Tissot in the Jura and then nearly eigh ...
Decanter magazine latest issue: July 2022
Inside the Decanter magazine July 2022 issue: FEATURES Fuller-bodied rosés: proud to be pink, Elizabeth Gabay MW Can rosé wines really age?, Elizabeth Gabay MW 10 reasons to drink English sparkling wine, Susy Atkins Decanter guide to picnicking for wine lovers, Chris Losh Piedmont Nebbiolo guide: the latest releases, Aldo Fiordelli Winemaker profile: Sam Kaplan, Jonathan Cristaldi in Napa Valley LEARNING Wine wisdom: Expert tips to help you on your journey through wine Read the new issue in full ...