GRAPE VARIETIES: A major variety, widely planted around the wrold. It produces the classic wines of Germany, particularly in the Rheingau and Mosel vineyards. The best wines have high acidity with a minerally, peachy or petrolly aroma; however, the vine's hardiness makes it ideal for late-harvest wines. In Germany it produces relatively low yields of about 65hl/ha. Its name has been widely adopted, particularly in newer vineyard areas, for varieties that have little to do with the true Riesling, e.g. Laski Rizling, Hunter Valley Riesling, Cape Riesling.

NOSE OF WINE: Green apples, apricots, peaches, honey