Riesling

Riesling wines

New Zealand is producing some top class Rieslings that can be anything from bone dry to a lush, sweet style. Discover some highly decorated Rieslings here.





Framingham Classic Riesling 2022

Framingham Classic Riesling 2022

18,99 € - 19,99 €*

26,65 € pro Liter

Framingham Classic Riesling 2022

Framingham Classic Riesling 2022

18,99 € - 19,99 €*

26,65 € pro Liter

From some of the oldest Riesling vines in the country. Framingham Classic Riesling is a generous, mouth-filling wine (Spätlese halbtrocken in style) with ripe yellow/ orange citrus flavors and juicy acidity.


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Framingham Select Riesling 2023

Framingham Select Riesling 2023

24,99 € - 26,99 €*

35,99 € pro Liter

Framingham Select Riesling 2023

Framingham Select Riesling 2023

24,99 € - 26,99 €*

35,99 € pro Liter

Based on the German Mosel style of Spatlese, Framingham Select Riesling conveys the very purity of the grape under Andrew Brown's masterful stewardship. Delicate and light on its feet, with naturally low alcohol and great tension between residual sugar and acidity.


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TWR Riesling M 2022

TWR Riesling M 2022

28,99 € - 29,99 €*

39,99 € pro Liter

TWR Riesling M 2022

TWR Riesling M 2022

28,99 € - 29,99 €*

39,99 € pro Liter

Medium-dry Riesling showing the benefit of relatively old vines with impressive concentration and deliciously juicy acidity. Dangerously drinkable!


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Rippon "Rippon" Mature Vine Riesling 2021

Rippon "Rippon" Mature Vine Riesling 2021

29,99 € - 32,99 €*

43,99 € pro Liter

Rippon "Rippon" Mature Vine Riesling 2021

Rippon "Rippon" Mature Vine Riesling 2021

29,99 € - 32,99 €*

43,99 € pro Liter

A must for Riesling lovers. From Rippon's mature vines, whose root hairs have invaded the schist rock below. A wine with mineral intensity and richness. Only 557 cases produced.


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Riesling

Riesling was first mentioned in a document on March 13th 1435. It is recognised by its aromatic flavours. Naturally vibrant with a zesty acidity: it is the ideal wine for Asian cuisine.

New Zealand Rieslings do this grape justice by producing some wonderful examples with a variety of flavours. Like in its country of origin, Kiwi winemakers strive to find the perfect balance between residual sugar and acidity in their Riesling.

Riesling wine in New Zealand

Introduced in as early as the 1800s, Riesling saw an influx in plantings from the 1980s, and today has risen to become New Zealand's fourth most planted white varietal. Riesling accounts for 1% of the wine production and 0.1% of the wine exports.

Over 90% of New Zealand Riesling is grown in the cooler South Island.

Riesling thrives on the bright days, cool nights and long, dry autumns found in New Zealand's South Island. A perfect climate for this aromatic and succulent variety, styles found in New Zealand's southerly climes range from bone dry to lushly sweet.

Regional Riesling styles in New Zealand

Stonefruit and spice characters are common in Riesling from sunny Nelson. Lemon, lime and spice notes are found in Riesling from Marlborough.

The cooler North Canterbury and Central Otago regions producing wines with crisp green apples and citrus characters.

On the South tip of the North Island, Wairarapa has hot summers, cool nights and long dry autumns. This allows for a wide range of styles. Vibrant characters of nectarine, citrus and spice and a bright acidity.

New Zealand Riesling and food

The combination of fruit intensity, citrus notes and refreshing acidity complement a wide range of Asian cuisine.

Enjoy the drier styles with salads, Japanese tempura and light seafood or chicken dishes, and the sweeter styles with spicy yet fragrant Asian dishes, such as Thai curry.

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