Riesling

Question 1

What kind of flavours does aging a Riesling(in general) introduce

Answer 1

5-10 years, completely different wine. Caramel, coffee, honey flavours.

Question 2

What flavours/aromas can you expect at low levels of ripeness for a Riesling

Answer 2

Citrus, green apple, pear.

Question 3

What flavours/aromas can you expect at mid level of ripeness for a Riesling

Answer 3

Stonefruits such as apricots and peaches.

Question 4

What flavours/aromas can you expect ad high level of ripeness for a Riesling

Answer 4

Pineappe, mango, tropical fruits

Question 5

What terms/grades do you use to describe the amount of sugar in the grapes at harvest for a Riesling

Answer 5

From lowest to highest:
1. Kabinett
2. Spätlese
3. Auslese

Question 6

What terms/grades are used to describe the amount of sweetness in the glass for a Riesling

Answer 6

From lowest to highest:
1. Trocken
2. Halbtrocken
3. Feinherb
4. Leiblich

Question 7

What can you expect out of a Riesling labeled Spätlese

Answer 7

Spätlese Spätlese means “late harvest”. Spätlese wines are rich and usually sweeter than Kabinett, although if you see “Trocken” on the bottle you can assume it’s in a dry style with higher alcohol.

Question 8

What can you expect out of a Riesling labeled Auslese

Answer 8

Auslese Meaning “select harvest”, The grapes are hand-selected and have noble rot. Wines are sweeter or bold and high alcohol when labeled “Trocken.