What is RIESLING - Everything you need to know about this popular German grape.

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

Hi there. Is Riesling in your wine rack?

[@pgreen0001]

You forgot about GG. The term Grosses Gewächs is used to identify some of the finest white wines of Germany, and is specific to dry wines.

[@pgreen0001]

GG is the top level of German wines.

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

@@pgreen0001 yes Gross Gewachs.

[@kellyosullivan990]

Willm, a riesling from Alsace that I'm enjoying right now and a German reisling put out by Graf von Schonborn

[@carlcadregari7768]

pgreen0001 I think GG is associated with the 200 or so VDP members and not an official part of the German wine law. Still some absolutely amazing wines there too. I always look for the eagle with the grape bunch!

[@AJ-ei3ke]

Thank you for the info on Riesling!

[@traceyholt8223]

As a drinker of sweeter wines, I love the older types of Riesling that were sweeter. Many German rieslings are now dry. Gewurtztraminer however, is slightly sweeter and I'm finding those from Alsace and some blended with riesling here in Australia are a great alternative.

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

I'm a big fan of wines at the luscious end of sweet.

[@traceyholt8223]

@@TheGrapeExplorer I'm a moscato drinker ... but have had to develop my palate to complete my WSET level 2 and now level 3.

[@stevensiegert]

The Riesling from the Palatinate should be sweeter because of the climate there. If not, then get one from Baden or Württemberg. Baden-Württemberg is the warmest state or has the warmest spots in Germany.

[@ziehbuxe]

Hello Tracey, try Riesling with "Fruchtsüß" and/or "Feinherb" in the description. E.g. "Carl Loewen Riesling Herrenberg Erste Lage Kabinett (fruchtsüß) 2020" or " Thomas Haag / Schloss Lieser Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett Große Lage (fruchtsüß)", "Forstmeister Geltz Zilliken Riesling Saarburg feinherb 2020". They all retail at around 14€ in Germany and would probably fit quite well into your palate profile.

[@ayaka5114]

Tried Riesling from Mosel for the first time tonight and loved it! Immediately felt like I had to learn more about this wonderful grape. This video was perfect. Thank you.

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

Thanks for watching 🍷

[@kbrdann1]

There are some great Riesling in the Finger Lakes area.

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

Yes there are, I just wish they were more readily available in the UK

[@Porto_Pablo]

I also love Riesling. Got a stash of it from Naked, TWS and Majestics. Had the Pauletts Polish Hill River Riesling 2017 from TWS at the weekend. It was so acidic. It was delicious.

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

Sounds amazing.im looking out for that one.

[@MargaritaMartini0105]

Great video 😀 I can sense that you adore Riesling 🙃 it’s an incredible white grape variety ! I like Mosel and Alsace

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

It's so good!

[@gioperd115]

Great video like always. Have you ever thought on doing a wine regions series here on KZbin? Doesn't have to be on the common regions but something like Lebanon that's so interesting and unknown for some of us. Anyways keep up the quality videos!!!

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

Thanks. Appreciate the feedback. Yes I'd be happy to do that. There's so much to cover and I do try to limit the output so people don't get bored of seeing me haha

[@isenmileshamson4603]

When I Open a bottle of Riesling wine, I smelled the barrels, the aroma of Oak musk with the hint of kerosene. On the palate it had a sour, citrus tingy taste with a sweet after taste at the end. This what I experienced from having a bottle of Terra Australis Riesling wine!

[@patchengland6728]

Hey thanks isenmile, mary loves Riesling

[@ldespagnac]

Thanks again for such informative video. I sought it ahead of a Reisling reunion this evening and in conjunction with Level3. It has made me more confident now, to attend

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

That's great to hear. Thankyou

[@briandoyle5670]

That was really good. Thank you.

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

Cheers. Thanks for watching

[@carlcadregari7768]

Yes. Riesling has a a few spots. 😁😁 Two from NY (off dry) three from Alsace (bone dry) and two from Germany (beerenauslese). Will be adding one or two from Clare Valley too... thank you, as always nice video. 👍👍👍👍

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

Nice sounding collection there.

[@numanuma20]

Thank you for this video. Riesling is one of the chapters in the WSET 2 as you know.

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

Yes it's also my favourite

[@numanuma20]

@@TheGrapeExplorer Keep up with this series.

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

@@numanuma20 Thanks will do

[@robrussell5329]

Shout out for Michigan and the Niagara region of Ontario, Canada. Perfect climate and Riesling is the standout wine from these areas.

[@anastassiyakim7041]

Just now i tried my first Riesling (US, California 2017) and was surprised that there were no fruits/ floral aromas on the nose before swirl, and after swirl- some sight hint of petrol. So I started searching and found ur video. Thanks for explaining

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

Glad I could be of help

[@anastassiyakim7041]

@@TheGrapeExplorer One question out of curiosity, is it normal for Riesling to not have any aromas apart of petrol, if it has it on the nose? I was thinking in that case, maybe it s preferably to drink the wine when it is young? My wine was 2017 vintage. Also, one thing I noticed that wine was kind of "still and dead", maybe because it does not evolve through the process? Whar ur thoughts on it? Would appreciate ur comments.

[@mertcutio5394]

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[@kaarloose1069]

I live in Germany Rheinland-Pfalz and I got 137 wine bottles as a Christmas gift.

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

So party at your place then.

[@thomaszaccone3960]

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[@dunkykick00]

Thank you for the great video. What American Riesling if any could compare to a dry Alsace or German one?

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

That's actually hard for me to say as their availability in the UK is limited. We tend towards the German and Aussie markets. I know that both Washington State and and area such as the Finger Lakes are making those drier styles. Cheers

[@benjamingilligan4094]

The Finger Lakes Rieslings are fabulous, particularly from Keuka Lake and Seneca Lake. In Keuka Dr. Konstatin Frank and Ravines, and Hermann J Wiemer in Seneca, are the best I've tasted over a dozen or so visits. Enjoy.

[@winenewsweekly8108]

Love Riesling... but the king of that zone, to me, is Gewurts!

[@ldespagnac]

2 days ago-see below- I attented a Reisling evening with my co-students. We brought bottles from Mosel&Pfalz (Germany), Alsace, Austria, Washington State (USA) and Clare & Eden Valley (Australia). High acidity was there throughout but Petrol/Kerosene aroma was more pronounced in both dry ones from Australia. The Germans were smoother, lighter and less dry than most. The Alsace Riesling had a surprising buttery/creamy taste-could it have undergone MLF? This left the lecturer a bit puzzled. Lovely evening had by all

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

Glad you had a good time.

[@kubo-thegermanshepherdpuppy]

Beerenauslese ( selected nobel rot affected berries are harvesting) and trockenbeerenauslese ( selected noble rot affected dried berries harvesting) wines are normally Nobel rot right ? You did not mention about it in video

[@grant5603]

I wish you never told me about the petrol note. Now I can’t escape it

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

Haha

[@thisisnothere14]

For me riesling is like this... Riesling or how i learned to stop worrying and love petrol notes 😍 one of my fave aspects of riesling honestly!

[@callsigndd9ls897]

If the petrol note is too strong, it is probably because the wine was aged in old petroleum barrels ;-)

[@tomb407]

Reisling is the real deal

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

I couldn't agree more.

[@cocktailsbartender9712]

Can u make a video all German wine grapes varieties..

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

Thanks for the suggestion. That would be a very long video haha

[@jeffkelly5972]

Petrol or not I love Riesling great video thanks.

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

Cheers

[@MikeC4475]

a friend of mine loves chateau ste michelle riesling ,have you had it and what are your thoughts on it

[@tomahteee2004]

Hi Grape Explorer, Could you advise me where you purchase your wines? What websites/ or shop if in person. I am keen to learn more about who is good to buy from, thanks

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

So I guess this depends where in the world you are. Here in the UK I get a lot of my wine from The Wine Society. Great reputation and fantastic selection. I also buy wines from tastings with producers and wine merchants

[@Bolzanovic]

Hey great video, random question, do you think it’s worth buying the wine grapes book by Jansis Robinson?

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

I have two books she has co-authored and they both provide me with plenty of insight. Cheers

[@Helliconia54]

Here in Australia,during the 70's,we had A wine called "Moselle"" obviously a "french named,Mosel". This was always semi sweet. "Ben Ean" Moselle being a very popular brand along with german "Blue nun". Otherwise all the reislings were DRY. Leo Buring bin33 being a budget dry reisling that was very popular.

[@colearnold8193]

Nice denim brother

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

Thank you!

[@layeksandeep]

Sir we want all grapes characteristics.. Plz make video..

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

You want me to do every grape. Ok but that's going to take a while haha

[@layeksandeep]

@@TheGrapeExplorer not every but all famous grapes

[@numanuma20]

7:50 Try saying that three times fast Me drinking Napa Chardonnay: This smells like smoke Riesling: Hold my beer. 🤣

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

Haha

[@HedgewitchHoney]

Everything need to know... Except how to grow the one I just bought for my poly tunnel?

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

Plant in ground. Water occasionally. There you go.

[@montereymamacita]

Great video! Petrol for me smells like a basketball or new tennis shoes.

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

Yeah I know what you mean. I always have people think of the smell from a newly opened inflatable beach ball. 😂

[@dylangreeley2726]

I too wuv gwapes

[@Marais]

🍾🥂

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

Cheers. Thanks for watching

[@nickpeterson2196]

Bill Burrs English brother is looking great

[@aniketsingh4010]

What if any one fail in wset level 2 exam? He will get the certificate

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

If you don't pass on the first attempt you will get the chance to retake. Cheers

[@jasonw4053]

Gwape

[@ChapterGrim]

Tri-meth-ill die-hydro-naff-thaa-lean... 😊

[@willalot]

your teeth are veryyyyyy white. Is that natural?

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

Haha I think it's the lights bouncing off them. They are not like that usually. Thanks for noticing though.

[@jeffsaxton716]

I like beer. Wine is crap, except for Riesling. I'm part German so I guess it's expected.

[@TheGrapeExplorer]

I like beer

[@callsigndd9ls897]

I like both