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Had a tremendous experience recently,
Opened a bottle of "04 Wolff Blass Riesling" from the Adelaide Region that was screwcapped and was absolutely spellbound! Typically, it seems, new world Riesling is off dry and has a honeycomb essence as an aroma and flavor that I'm not personally keen to in a wine that's supposed to have a high level of acidity . I had read recently in - I think it was "Food & Wine" mag.- that Austrailian Rieslings were being produced "dry" and giving France a run for their money, so, naturally, I had to give it a try. Pay dirt baby!! Excellent balance of acidity and fruit minus the unwanted "honeycomb" business - (YUK), and dry -- much like something from Alsace - very impressive!! So if anyone has any WTN's from France, and others from anywhere else in the New World producing dry rieslings, to compare, would be awesome. TTFN

I have over the years cellared a few Rieslings from WB, different appellations. Some have aged nicely whilst others have taken a quick downturn for the worst!
Not all Australian Rieslings are dry (here we go again) and a few have shown some residual sugar, even late-harvest characteristics! Not sure how these wines can give France a run for the money though. There are so many different styles of white wine being produced there, whats their point? Try some of the Rieslings from Alsace and it`s a whole new world for you Aaron!!
Might be a good idea to do a search here, there have been many riesling tasting notes posted. Many varied styles from quite a few countries!

Enjoy the Riesling experience!!

**** Robin, I think this thread should be moved to the main forum??

Bob Parsons Alberta. wrote:I have over the years cellared a few Rieslings from WB, different appellations. Some have aged nicely whilst others have taken a quick downturn for the worst!
Not all Australian Rieslings are dry (here we go again) and a few have shown some residual sugar, even late-harvest characteristics! Not sure how these wines can give France a run for the money though. There are so many different styles of white wine being produced there, whats their point? Try some of the Rieslings from Alsace and it`s a whole new world for you Aaron!!
Might be a good idea to do a search here, there have been many riesling tasting notes posted. Many varied styles from quite a few countries!

Enjoy the Riesling experience!!

Thanx for the suggestions Bob.

Oh, what is "WB"?

Wolf Blass.

AaronW. wrote:

Bob Parsons Alberta. wrote:I have over the years cellared a few Rieslings from WB, different appellations. Some have aged nicely whilst others have taken a quick downturn for the worst!
Not all Australian Rieslings are dry (here we go again) and a few have shown some residual sugar, even late-harvest characteristics! Not sure how these wines can give France a run for the money though. There are so many different styles of white wine being produced there, whats their point? Try some of the Rieslings from Alsace and it`s a whole new world for you Aaron!!
Might be a good idea to do a search here, there have been many riesling tasting notes posted. Many varied styles from quite a few countries!

Enjoy the Riesling experience!!

Thanx for the suggestions Bob.

Oh, what is "WB"?

You are right Bob, mess up on my part, sorry. Robin you should move this. My Bad.