Riesling

Nov

Wine FactsBlind Tasting, Finger Lakes, Riesling, wine tasting

Finger Lakes Riesling Flight Comparison

A blind tasting reveals the startling range of Finger Lakes Riesling, from bone-dry profiles of wet stone to lush, buttery textures. These wines pivot effortlessly between barnyard funk and elegant floral notes, proving that a single region can master vastly different styles.

Zealot Is Reimagining the Napa Wine Bar Experience

Sep

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Wine FactsNapa Valley, Riesling, Small Producer Wines, Wine Bars, Zealot

Zealot Is Reimagining the Napa Wine Bar Experience

Instead of expensive full bottles, Zealot lets customers vote on rare, aged vintages to be served by the glass in a dim sum style ritual. This Napa wine bar defies local norms by championing small producers and offering one of the largest Riesling collections in the country.

Beyond Scores: Finding the Soul of Rheinhessen Riesling

Sep

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Wine FactsDreissigacker, Heerkretz, Rheinhessen, Riesling, Wittmann

Beyond Scores: Finding the Soul of Rheinhessen Riesling

While critics obsess over acidity and mineral profiles, the true essence of Rheinhessen Riesling lies in the raw, unrefined energy of its landscape. From the polished synergy of Dreissigacker to the gritty, earthy soul of Wittmann, these wines offer a sense of place no score can capture.

Sommelier Favorites for Mastering High-Low Wine Pairings

Sep

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Wine FactsChampagne, High-Low Pairing, Riesling, Wine Pairing

Sommelier Favorites for Mastering High-Low Wine Pairings

Pairing expensive Champagne with greasy French fries or Dino nuggets creates a magical synergy that cuts through fat to cleanse the palate. From matching Riesling with gummy bears to sipping Lambrusco alongside a massive burrito, true sophistication is found in flavor balance.

A Ridgewood Fire Turns Rolo’s Loss Into a Win for Drinkers

Aug

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CultureBeverage Management, East Coast American Wine, Queens, Riesling, Rolo’s

A Ridgewood Fire Turns Rolo’s Loss Into a Win for Drinkers

A devastating basement fire at Rolo’s in Queens destroyed their entire wine cellar, leaving behind nothing but smoke and melted wax. Instead of rebuilding from scratch, the team is now serving premium reserves from offsite storage at radical, razor-thin prices for local drinkers.

Hermann Ludes Defies Logic With Thörnicher Ritsch Monster Riesling

Jul

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Wine FactsGerman Viticulture, Hermann Ludes, Mosel Wine, Riesling, Thörnicher Ritsch

Hermann Ludes Defies Logic With Thörnicher Ritsch Monster Riesling

Julian Ludes produces a world-class Riesling that defies both economic logic and the laws of physics at just 8% ABV. This liquid rock manages to feel intensely dense yet weightless, offering a piercing mineral tension that evolves beautifully over the next quarter-century.

Jun

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Wine FactsBollinger Rosé, German Wine, Grosset, Keller, Riesling

Midsummer Sips from Grosset to Keller

The 2022 Grosset Polish Hill Riesling delivers an electric acidity so intense that it rivals the world's finest German GGs. While some summer wines offer mere refreshment, these heavy hitters provide a masterclass in structural tension and unexpected complexity.

Jun

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Wine FactsLa Spinetta, Moscato D'Asti, Riesling, Selbach Oster, wine tasting

Riesling and Moscato face off in Busan

A side-by-side comparison reveals a sharp divide between the chaotic complexity of a dry German Riesling and the pure fruit joy of Moscato. While one oscillates between tropical fruit and industrial petrol, the other delivers an immediate and unapologetic floral explosion.

Egon Müller’s Chateau Bela Riesling Falls Short of the Hype

Jun

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Wine FactsChateau Bela Riesling, Egon Müller, Riesling, white wine, wine tasting

Egon Müller’s Chateau Bela Riesling Falls Short of the Hype

The 2022 Chateau Bela Riesling promises a sophisticated experience through elegant notes of honeysuckle and candied lemon. However, this enticing bouquet quickly evaporates into a jarring disconnect defined by aggressive tartness and a distracting, sugary residue.

Mar

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Wine Factsacidity, Father, Haart, Julian, Riesling

A Riesling That Defies Time

Here’s what you need to know: the 2016 Julian Haart Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Spätlese isn’t just a wine—it’s a masterclass in restraint and...