Riesling

Riesling is an aromatic grape variety that can make sparkling, dry, and sweet white wines. These grapes originated in the region of Rhine River, which cuts through parts of Austria, Switzerland, Germany, and France. They are green-skinned and round. They also have very high acidity levels that make Riesling the most popular grape variety for late harvest wines. The sweetness and flavours of a Riesling wine depend on the soil and climate from where these grapes originate.

What does Riesling taste like?

Riesling wines are acidic and almost equal the levels found in orange and lemonade. When sugar is added, it has a juicy finish and a crisp taste due to this acidic nature. Some older Riesling wines might smell like gasoline or kerosene that might be off-putting for some people. But, the scent of petrol indicates that Riesling wine is of high quality. For a wine to smell like petrol, it needs to get lots of exposure to sunlight and get adequate water, which is also the requirement for high-quality wine. The general description of a Riesling wine's taste includes fruity flavours such as green or red apple, grapefruit, and peach.

How to serve Riesling?

To ensure that your Riesling tastes perfect when served is by keeping it in optimal temperature. For a Riesling wine, it is 7 to 10 degree Celsius. If you cool the wine below this temperature, then the aromas and flavours are muted. If it is warmer than the optimal range, then the wine becomes flat and flabby. The optimal temperature can genuinely bring out the tannic and acidic qualities of the Riesling. So, even if it's kept at room temperature, keep it inside the refrigerator for an hour before serving. You can also use a bucket of ice with some salt in it. Salt is an excellent heat absorber and can bring down the temperature within minutes. But make sure that you take the bottle out soon else the wine would get too chilled. You can use a wine thermometer to make sure that you cool the wine to the optimal temperature. Or you can get a wine chiller that will always maintain the temperature at the optimal level.

Riesling wines are also super versatile. Hence, you should know which food type pairs well with it for a fancy holiday or a casual dinner night. It can be sophisticated, but it can also be used for a regular dinner. Even if you are cooking something as simple as a sheet pan chicken curry, a dry Riesling is the best option to serve with it. The dryness can balance the spiciness of the dish and make your dinner extra special.

You can also serve Riesling with creamy carb dishes. Its refreshing sweetness makes it one of the best options to pair with a carb dish. So the next time you are preparing a mushroom lasagne or buttery mashed potatoes, pair it with a dry Riesling. Its sweetness and adequate acidity levels can bring out the best of the dish. If you love pizzas, a pear white pizza with a sweet Riesling can make a killer combination. Riesling wine can also be served with desserts to help you end your dinner on a winning note.

Can you cook with Riesling?

The main reason for the addition of wine to food is to impart the acidity of alcohol onto the food, which brings out many flavours in the dish. Therefore, the more acidic a bottle of wine is, the better it is for cooking. But since wine contains alcohol, it should be added at the beginning so that the alcohol gets burned off. Else, the dish would have an unpleasant raw-wine taste.

Since Riesling is a white wine with high acidic levels, it is the right choice for cooking. Its delicate aromas of citrus, flowers, and apples are enhanced when used in cooking. They also work well with desserts and flaky fish and are ideal for poaching fruits in it. But make sure to use dry Riesling because a sweet one might seem unnatural in most dishes.

You should also know the right time to add the Riesling wine to get the best flavour and to make sure that the alcohol is burned off. For stews or braises, add it in the simmering stage after the meat or vegetables have turned brown. For marinades, add it with all other marinade ingredients so that the meat can absorb the flavours of the wine. If you are making risotto, add the Riesling after adding the rice, and the onions have gone soft. Finally, for shrimps or scallops, add the wine after the initial searing, thereby giving time for the wine to reduce. 

One more advantage of consuming Riesling is that it is healthy. The low-calorie count can help in weight loss. It has many antioxidants in it that prevent many chronic diseases and improve your overall health. Riesling also has compounds in it that can prevent clotting of blood vessels. Therefore, it is best for the heart and metabolism-related improvements. It has antioxidants that are also good for the lungs as they prevent any lung diseases. Finally, a glass of Riesling also can reduce stress. It cuts out anxiety, tiredness, and bad feelings, which is why many people like Riesling. But make sure that it is only moderately consumed. If consumed in excess, any wine can negatively impact life, such as weight gain, digestion problems, etc.

Though many people like Riesling wine, it is not as popular as other white wines. Therefore, you might not be able to find it in many liquor stores. But Bottle Stop has almost all the liquor or spirits varieties out there. Bottle Stop is Australia's liquor marketplace and one of the fastest-growing start-ups. We have a wide range of Riesling wines from suppliers all across the world. And the best part is that Bottle Stop probably offers the Riesling for a much lower price than any other offline store. If you find any different store that provides products at a lower price than ours, you can contact us, and we would sell it to you for that price. If the goods are damaged in transit, you have nothing to worry about because we will offer you a refund. Apart from white wine, we also offer beer, vodka, gin, rum, tequila, brandy, and whiskey. If you are also in the mood for a cocktail party, Bottle Stop is the best option for you. So, order from Bottle Stop now and make use of our alcohol delivery service to get a high-quality Riesling delivered to your place at an extremely affordable price. We also have a one-day delivery service for our customers present in Sydney and Melbourne. We operate all across Australia including Perth, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Newcastle, Geelong, Wollongong, Sydney, and Sunshine Coast.