Need to know

Riesling is a cool climate grape. It’s native to Germany where it’s heartlands are in the Rhine and Moselle Valley.

Outside of Germany, Riesling is grown all over the world where it isn’t too hot. Alsace, cooler parts of Australia, Washington State, New Zealand and Austria all have sizeable plantings.

It’s almost always seen on its own though does crop up in blends in Germany and Alsace.

Most Rieslings can be enjoyed young, but that famous acidity means that it ages beautifully. The very best examples can last for decades.