Riesling

From an estate dating back to 1816, this Riesling from the ‘Praelatenberg’ vineyard represents exceptional value for wine from a Grand Cru site cultivated since the 9th century! Fermented with native years and aged... Read More

Barbara Öhlzelt’s lean, racy wines are a bit of an anomaly in Kamptal, which is better known for riper, more textural styles. From a single vineyard named for its blue stones, this is an incredibly mineral-driven example... Read More

This unique red blend comes from low-intervention winemaker Ian Barry—fresh and vibrant in style, it offers food-friendly acidity with juicy red and blue fruit, hints of apple, floral undertones, & excellent minerality.... Read More

Best’s Riesling plantings date all the way back to the 1860s, and over time they’ve developed a distinct but classic style: aromas of kaffir lime, pear, and jasmine lead to a fresh, crisp palate with layers of zesty... Read More

This dry (but still lush) newcomer from the Finger Lakes is getting a lot of attention. Racy acidity, with floral aromas and flavors of orange peel & abundant stone fruit—taste for yourself why the Finger Lakes is one of... Read More

Another delicious wine from the under-appreciated and consistently great Corte Gardoni! Both fresh and pleasantly ripe, with aromas and flavors of wildflowers, lemon peel, white apricots, lychee, hazelnut, and just a hint of wet... Read More

This dry Riesling from one of Germany’s best producers is full-bodied and mineral-driven, with exceptional complexity! Aromas of ocean spray and stone fruit are supported by nuanced layers of white flowers, apricot, and... Read More

This Grosses Gewächs-designated Riesling comes from one of Germany’s greatest producers & greatest vineyards! Bone-dry and incredibly textured, its bracing acidity provides age-worthy structure alongside notes of ripe... Read More

An exceptionally-balanced off-dry Riesling from one of Germany’s top producers: abundant, lifting acidity leads to flavors of nectarine, peach, and a backbone of cool minerality. If you think sweetness can’t be serious,... Read More

Quite dry, this estate-grown, organically-farmed Oregon Riesling showcases the slightly richer, more textured side of the versatile variety, even in cooler climates. Aromas and flavors of green apple, bosc pear, lavender, and... Read More

Named for the winemaker’s father, this off-dry Riesling is known as a ‘Feinherb,’ meaning it has a touch of residual sugar to balance out its naturally high acidity, but isn’t strictly a “sweet”... Read More

This organically-farmed, cool climate white blend comes from Lake Balaton, Hungary. Fermented in tank and matured in large, neutral Hungarian oak barrels, it offers bright, vibrant acidity with aromas and flavors of pear, apple,... Read More

Upon taking over in 2016, Johannes Hasselbach shifted this estate toward organic viticulture, spontaneous fermentation, and longer maturation in the cellar. This Feinherb bottling offers a delicate hint of RS to balance out mouthwatering... Read More

Peter and Brigitte Pliger’s flagship wine is this stunning dry Riesling, which offers vibrant, mouthwatering acidity, hints of lime zest, white flowers, petrol, and an almost electric mineral character that lingers on a... Read More

Germany loves its bubbly, and this offering from Peter Lauer—among the country’s most exciting producers—is one of the best! Produced in the traditional method, the same as Champagne, it offers bright, racy acidity... Read More

This exciting biodynamic estate produces ‘natural’ wines that are vibrant and interesting, but also clean in style—not funky for the sake of funkiness! This bone-dry Riesling offers crisp, citrusy acidity with... Read More

This exciting biodynamic estate produces ‘natural’ wines that are vibrant and interesting, but also clean in style—not funky for the sake of funkiness! This bone-dry Riesling offers crisp, citrusy acidity with... Read More

A classic dry Alsatian Riesling from a producer with history dating back to 1680! Fresh, vibrant aromas of lime zest and crisp red apple with a lithe, mineral-driven palate lifted by refreshing acidity and a pleasantly zippy finish.... Read More

From Chile’s cooler, damper southern growing region, the Itata Valley, comes this fresh, complex white blend. Floral and tropical in aroma, with an unctuous, textural palate full of white peach, tropical fruit, white flowers,... Read More

Fresh & vibrant but far from simple, Schoech’s entry-level dry Riesling beautifully displays the uniquely Alsatian combination of cool climate characteristics alongside excellent ripeness—notes of apple, peach, white... Read More

An excellent example of the complexity possible in Grand Cru Riesling from Alsace, this comes from two parcels in ideal locations, one in granitic soils and the other in sandstone. Bright, mouthwatering acidity, pleasant ripeness,... Read More

With bright, refreshing acidity and a very slight touch of residual sugar, this is a well-balanced and incredibly drinkable riesling from the talented Florian Fauth. Hints of petrol on the nose lead to a mouthwatering palate full... Read More

This lovely off-dry Riesling showcases classic Mosel characteristics: citrus-dominated fruit (grapefruit, lime) with hints of ripe melon, mouthwatering acidity, and a refreshingly cool mineral driven finish. Superb and highly... Read More

A funky, complex orange wine from Selbach-Oster?!? With a remarkable aromatic profile almost reminiscent of a high-quality dry vermouth—think herbal, floral botanicals, & slight spice—and lovely flavors of ripe stone... Read More