![]() ![]() Now it is the case that most Riesling wines around the world are dry and sweet Riesling is the exception. Spectacular sweet Rieslings were at one point the most valuable and sought after wines in the world.Īnd then things began to change, even in Germany and Austria. When you say Riesling to people they will often respond quickly that it is sweet and indeed for many decades Riesling was known and even treasured for its sweetness. The book’s first half provides a rather elegant examination of the Riesling experience, with chapter-length analyses of history, sweet and dry wine styles, production methods, the importance of clones, and Riesling habitats in the Old World and the New.Īt the center of the book are several interesting issues. These profiles, the result of extensive on-site research, are unusually detailed and informative - perfect for the reader who wants to drill down into a particular region or maker’s story. ![]() The second half is a detailed examination of some of the main Riesling vineyards and producers in Germany, Austria, France (Alsace), Italy (Alto Adige), Canada (Ontario and British Columbia), and the United States (Washington, Oregon, and California). Riesling Rediscovered is split into two sections, but not Old World and New World as you might expect. And both invite serious study. If you enjoy Riesling (or Bach?) and have a nerdy interest in where it comes from, how it is made, and who is making it, this book is for you. Both Bach and Riesling are clean and precise without sacrificing a certain deep emotional engagement. It is a thorough, rigorous and quite fascinating analysis of Riesling’s world, focusing on dry Riesling production in the Northern Hemisphere.ĭry Riesling reminds me of J.S. John Winthrop Haeger’s new book is a worthy addition to a growing bookshelf on Riesling wines, including Stuart Pigott’s recent Riesling: Best White Wine on Earth. John Winthrop Haeger, Riesling Rediscovered: Bold, Bright, and Dry. ![]()
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