There’s a lot to be considered here.”Ĭhardonnay is thought by many to be “standard white wine. And the profile can also vary greatly depending on the region. “But in reality, it’s a lot more full-bodied and aggressive than you may think. ![]() “You know, a lot of people consider chardonnay to be a safe bet, something light and easy and comfortable,” Jenkins says. Remember: There's nothing sexier than ordering with confidence-except for ordering white wine with confidence. So take a few minutes and school yourself on these seven styles of white wine. To help us navigate through these murky, off-white waters, we’ve enlisted the help of Tracy Jenkins, the beverage director for Nicky’s Coal Fired-a Nashville-based Italian eatery with an extensive and exhaustive wine list-who definitely knows what the hell she is talking about. Or doing both at the same time, which sounds kind of fun.īut if you don’t really know the difference between a buttery chardonnay and a citrus-accented pinot grig, how are you supposed to walk into a wine store with confidence, or order from an extensive wine list with any semblance of certainty? Wine is an investment, and how can you be expected to invest wisely if you don’t know what hell you are talking about? While red wine seems to be the preferred vino for so-called connoisseurs, its lighter cousin (you know…white wine) should not be discounted, as it’s the ideal choice for everything from getting toasty with your mom, to eating a nice plate of Long Island oysters. And his message still rings true to this day. ![]() Rumi-the legendary Persian poet-delivered this equally legendary line almost one thousand years ago. Certainly Germany with their Sekt leads the way, but other countries are coming up with fine examples.“Either give me more wine or leave me alone.” The great fight in the palate between the vibrant floral and fruit flavours against the striking acidity makes for an exciting glass of bubbly. “ Sparkling Wines made from Riesling are always a refreshing and fun tasting experience. Still and sparkling wines are also grown and produced in the following countries: Luxembourg, Austria, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, United States and Canada. Wines can be 100% Riesling or have a percentage of Riesling added to the blend. The grape can also be seen used in other parts of the old world and new world wine regions. Mostly these originate from Germany (Sekt) and in France via the Alsace region (Crémant). The Riesling grape is used in the making of many sparkling wines. There are though different ‘sweetness’ styles to suit many palates. Typically a Riesling wine will share the characters of the grape in that it gives a sweeter expression of floral and complex fruits. It is not a fault, neither does it mean that additional chemicals have been added to the wine – Petrol aromas from Riesling is due to a natural cause of the compound 1,1,6-trimethyl-1,2-dihydronaphthalene (TDN) that comes about from the wine juice ageing process. Many people will gather aromas and a taste of ‘petrol’ from a Riesling wine – Do not fear that your wine tasting skills are poor as I get this also as do many other wine connoisseurs. Flavours – Green fruits, lime, floral, honeysuckle, tropical fruits, peach, apricot.Aromas – Floral, peach, green fruits, jasmine/honeysuckle/honey, gasoline/petrol.Of course, the end result in your glass can vary due to the winemaker, the style, the age, the region, the country and where the Riesling wine originates from, though in most occasions it will be highly recognisable from aromas and flavours such as: ![]() It is a cooler climate grape though can be grown with care in warmer climatesĪs I write this my mouth is watering thinking about all the great Riesling wines I have enjoyed and that unmistakable character it holds.It’s history dates back to the early 15th century.It is stated as being an aromatic grape (floral aroma).Commonly grown in Germany and France (Alsace).Used in the making mostly of still white wines and also sparkling.Hopefully, this is not where you will stop reading, but I need to declare now that Riesling is a grape. Some will see Riesling as simply meaning a German wine or a place in Germany, I have heard people think the word is the name of the producer and some consider it to mean the style of wine in that it is sweeter. For those who are quite new to wine or simply enjoy a drop of plonk (as our dear Keith Floyd used to refer to it as) without paying too much attention to what you are drinking, then maybe you might question Riesling being a wine or a grape.
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