Riesling

Riesling is a popular white wine that can be dry, semi-sweet or sweet. It dates back to grapes grown in the Rhine Valley in the fourteenth century. Its heritage might be much older than that, with some believing it harks back to vines brought from Central Europe by the Romans.

The Riesling grape grows well in colder climate since excessive rain or humidity can cause rot or mold to develop. Unlike its red relative, Riesling wines are usually consumed when young. A young Riesling is high in acidity, with a fruity aroma redolent with apples, citrus, peach or grass. A handful of Rieslings have aged well up to over a hundred years, but such natural aging is rare.

The Riesling vine is grown in various parts of the world, including Germany, France, Italy, New Zealand, China, the United States and Australia. It grows best in less humid regions.

The first planting of Riesling vines in Australia was in New South Wales. It was the most popular Australian white until the 1990s, when the Chardonnay surpassed it. These days, Riesling vines are grown in the Polish Hill River area, Eden Valley, and the Frankland River area.

Riesling lovers have a abundant variety of choices on online auctions. What makes online auctions of wine popular is that the purchaser can order the wine of is choice and purchase it immediately when it becomes available. While a few rare and expensive Rieslings are available, most bottles are reasonable and affordably priced. Ordering online is convenient and the large variety of Riesling wines available ensures that there is a grape to everyone.

Riesling wine is versatile and can be paired with a variety of foods. Its crispness goes well with fish, shellfish, pork and chicken. It also complements spicier foods such as Thai, Mexican and Chinese dishes.

For real wine lovers, the crisp, versatile Riesling wine is frequently the wine of choice.

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