Riesling

Germany is synonymous with the Riesling grape – a white grape variety that originated in the Rhine region. It is used to make dry, semi-sweet, sweet and sparkling white wines.

Riesling is celebrated for its aromatic qualities and is renowned for offering a great expression of the region in which it is grown, with different regions producing unique styles. It boasts floral, fruity, and mineral aromas, while its acidity ranges from vibrant in dry varieties to lusciously sweet in dessert wines.

Few grapes can claim to produce wines ranging from bone-dry to syrupy sweet without losing their distinctive character. Riesling is considered a special grape variety among wine lovers because it can become a crisp, refreshing summer wine, a rich dessert wine, or even ice wine.

This grape naturally retains its acidity, which brings balance to sweeter styles and contributes to its ageing potential. 

On the palate, a high-acid backbone supports flavours of blossom, lime and orchard fruits such as nectarine, apricot, apple and pear – making even the sweetest Rieslings feel vibrant and fresh. As Riesling ages, especially the German ones, they can develop unique petrol or diesel notes. 

Thanks to its acidity and range of flavours, Riesling is one of the most versatile food-pairing wines. It can complement many dishes, from spicy Asian cuisine to rich, buttery pastries.

Yet, even with all its complexities, Riesling remains approachable. For someone new to wine, a glass of Riesling can be a delightful introduction – aromatic, flavourful and refreshing.

The day of your delivery will depend on which option you’ve chosen at checkout.  

• For a standard delivery, we will deliver your order in 2-3 days.
• Delivery to the Scottish Highlands, some other areas of Scotland, Northern Ireland and offshore islands can take an extra few days.
• Usual delivery times are between 07.00 and 21.00.
• You can select Next-day or Named-day delivery at checkout – but do bear in mind we don’t deliver on Sundays or Bank Holidays.

For the best experience we recommend you subscribe to our Unlimited service. A one-off payment of £29.99 entitles you to free delivery for a year – including free Next-day delivery. There’s no minimum order – you’ll get free delivery even on a single bottle. And you can get delivery to multiple addresses, so it’s perfect for gifting!

We want you to be entirely happy with your chosen wine, so we offer an unbeatable money-back guarantee on every single bottle – even wines you buy on sale.

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If you aren't happy for any reason, get in touch and we’ll arrange to collect your bottle within 48 hours.

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