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Rating the Rieslings: Which under-$9 wine is the best?
Now that riesling has emerged as the fastest-growing wine varietal in the U.S., it’s time to see what all the fuss is about. In today’s Dayton Daily News, we do just that, putting 8 inexpensive rieslings (all under $9) to a taste test. A riesling smackdown!
The results surprised me a bit — a tie for first place between an upstart import from a country not widely known for its riesling, and a venerable American producer. Of course, the last place wine also came from the same country not widely known for its riesling. So go figure.
For the story on how riesling popularity has surged — and how I can trace my riesling research back to my wedding day — click here. For the photos and results for each wine taste-tested with tasters’ comments, click here.
Let us know what YOUR favorite riesling is, and enjoy the stories with a glass of that very same riesling (although truth be told, I’ll still take the ‘05 Germans from producers such as Richter, Darting, Kerpen or Lingenfelder over any of the mass-produced wines in this tasting, for a few bucks more … ).
Cheers!
Mark Fisher
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Comments
By mel
June 14, 2007 10:22 AM | Link to this
My pick is an Erbacher reisling Lots of fruit not too sweet. Its $12.99 but its a liter bottle so its under $10 for 750ml
By chiefwino
June 14, 2007 7:53 AM | Link to this
Don’t forget about our local Ohio producers. Debonne Winery from Madison does a nice riesling for about the same price.
By steve
June 13, 2007 9:50 PM | Link to this
I am quite surprised at the choices included here. Was all the shopping done at Meijers? There are better wines available out there beyond these 8 “plain-jane” wines. For such a big focus I would have expected a little bit more research…
By Michelle
June 13, 2007 12:39 PM | Link to this
While I’m a recent convert to German Rieslings (oh, did I love the Leitz rieslings at a recent tasting), there’s still an under-$9 one I love. From New Zealand! We recently had a bottle of the 2005 Villa Maria Riesling Private Bin, which was $6 at the Liquor Direct in Covington. It was tasty, more complex than I had anticipated, but still friendly. I’m contemplating on getting 6 bottles for an upcoming bridal shower (to go with 6 bottles of Red Guitar).
By Jessie
June 13, 2007 10:48 AM | Link to this
The two rieslings I absolutely love are not under $9 but very close to it. My absolute favorite: The Snoqualmie from WA and Runner Up: the Mulheimer Sonnenlay 2005. Both on the sweeter side but oh, so good!
By Scott
June 13, 2007 9:36 AM | Link to this
Of the rieslings you’ve mentioned, my favorite is the Darting, followed by the Ste. Michelle. Your article on Lingenfelder has me craving to try them as well.