In 1977 Galafrey Wines Planted Riesling #summerofriesling

In Galafrey Wines won their first Internal Throphy for their 1991 Riesling #summerofriesling

 

FACT Riesling is a white grape variety which originated in the Rhine region of Germany. #summerofriesling

Riesling is an aromatic grape variety displaying flowery, almost perfumed, aromas as well as high acidity. #summerofriesling

Riesling is used to make dry, semi-sweet, sweet and sparkling white wines. . #summerofriesling

Riesling wines are usually varietally pure and are seldom oaked. . #summerofriesling

Riesling is a variety which is highly "terroir-expressive", meaning that the character of Riesling wines is clearly influenced by the wine's place of origin. . #summerofriesling

Riesling is most commonly grown in colder regions and locations . #summerofriesling

 

 

Riesling wines are often consumed when young, However, Riesling's naturally high acidity and range of flavours make it suitable for extended aging. #summerofriesling

Riesling  make a fruity and aromatic wine which may have aromas of green or other apples, grapefruit, peach, gooseberry, honey, rose blossom or cut green grass, and usually a crisp taste due to the high acidity #summerofriesling

high quality dry or off-dry Riesling wine is also known to have not just survived but also been enjoyable at an age exceeding 100 years #summerofriesling

More common aging periods for Riesling wines would be 5–15 years for dry, 10–20 years for semi-sweet and 10-30+ for sweet versions. #summerofriesling

Riesling was the most planted white grape in Australia until the early 1990s when Chardonnay greatly increased in popularity. #summerofriesling

Riesling is also being grown with increasing popularity in the Western Australian regions Albany, Mount Barker,  Frankland River and Porongorup. #summerofriesling

Australian Rieslings are noted for their oily texture and citrus fruit flavours in their youth and a smooth balance of freshness and acid as they age #summerofriesling

The botrytized Rieslings have immense levels of flavour concentrations that have been favorably compared to lemon marmalade. #summerofriesling

It is common for Australian Rieslings to be fermented at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks with no oxidation of the wine and followed by earlier bottling. #summerofriesling

Did you know-A very rare version of Riesling which has recently received more attention is Red Riesling (Roter Riesling) #summerofriesling

late 19th century German horticulturalists  develop new Riesling hybrids that would create a more flexible, that could still retain some of the elegant characteristics of Riesling. #summerofriesling

The most notable is the Müller-Thurgau  in 1882, which is a cross of Riesling and Madeleine Royale (although long believed to be Riesling x Silvaner) #summerofriesling