12- RIESLING

Question 1

What are the flavors of Riesling?

Answer 1

Fruity and floral rather than herbaceous like SB.

green apple, green grape, citrus.

Question 2

Is Riesling ideal for sweet wine?

Answer 2

Yes. Slow building sugars allows for late-harvesting. Tropical fruit notes can develop.
HIGH ACID!

Question 3

Where are the premium growing regions in France?

Answer 3

Alsace. Benefit of bottle aging is high.

Question 4

Describe Kabinett Rieslings.

Answer 4

Light body, high acid, green fruit

Question 5

Describe Spatlese Rieslings.

Answer 5

More body, notes of citrus and exotic fruit

Question 6

Describe Auslese Rieslings.

Answer 6

Even more body and exotic fruits

Question 7

Describe Beernauslese, Trockenbeernauslese Rieslings.

Answer 7

Sweet wines made from noble rot affected grapes

Question 8

Describe Eiswein Rieslings.

Answer 8

Sweet wines made from frozen grapes

Question 9

Where are the premium regions in Germany?

Answer 9

Mosel (lightest bodied rieslings) med sweetness, high acid
Rheingau - drier, medium bodied
Pfalz - off-dry, medium bodied

Question 10

Where are the premium regions in Australia?

Answer 10

Clare Valley, Eden Valley