Category Archives: Riesling

It’s that time of year when there is a heap of ‘holiday’ movies released and most of them sit in the ‘G Rated’ category.  Okay, fair enough, I accept that because school kids and teens are about to have a … Continue reading →

It’s no secret that Riesling is one of my favourite white wines.  Generally speaking, they are released pretty much the year they are grown, made and bottled.  Nothing wrong with that.  Who doesn’t like a fresh, spritely, limey, lemony youngster … Continue reading →

I have a confession to make.  It’s been 51 days since my last Riesling post.  There, I said it. Thankfully, lightning didn’t strike me down and I can only think that is because that mighty fellow ‘up there’ is a … Continue reading →

It is not uncommon for me to walk around my garden and come across a plant or flower I had forgotten about.  The only reason I remember it is because it finally shows itself after some sort of hiatus.  Craigie … Continue reading →

I don’t know if you have ever eaten at Rockpool in Sydney.  It doesn’t matter when you dine there you are guaranteed a dining experience like no other and it is consistently like that…so I’m told. Clare Valley Riesling is the same … Continue reading →

I have never known movies to be released the same year they were made. Thankfully, prisoners rarely get released the same year they are sentenced for a serious crime. If there is one thing I am more than happy to … Continue reading →

I don’t know about you but when someone says they are not a fan of white wine, open a box, hand you a bottle of wine and say, “here, have this.  I reckon you’ll like it”, there is always going … Continue reading →

I read an article today that used the word ‘leitmotif’.   Sorry, but you should highlight it, right click and google search it because it is the perfect word when it comes to Tasmanian riesling.  This wine is one of … Continue reading →

The Di Giorgio family make some very special red wines.  That goes without saying.  I had no idea they had a Riesling in their range until a cellar door visit in 2014. Kongorong (thankfully it’s pretty easy to say) is … Continue reading →

The reaction from my mates to me pouring them a Queensland wine is interesting but, when I poured them this Riesling from the sunshine state it was with a certain level of trepidation from them.  They were not particularly enthusiastic … Continue reading →