It’s a funny thing about Riesling: It gets a bad rap from a lot of people who have heard about it but have never tasted it. Someone, somewhere, said, ooh, Riesling’s a super sweet wine.
OK, it can be; it doesn’t have to be super sweet or even sweet as the significant number of dry Rieslings attest. No longer do you need to avoid a great grape. There’s basically a Riesling for every type of white wine drinker. You can trust the Riesling Taste Profile and make a decision based on the graphic on the back label. You will be in for a pleasant wine surprise if the profile matches what you plan to eat or what you like in a wine.
Over a million cases already include the profile graphic and additional wineries are expected to come on board as this particular grape is the fastest selling white grape in the United States. Imagine its numbers if consumers who suffer from Riesling Phobia would look at the graph and be comfortable with the grape!
There are so many foods that favor a Riesling pairing. Or, the other way to think about this versatile grape is that there is a food-friendly Riesling ready for you to try.
I need no convincing: I’ll start with one from the Mosel.
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The wine industry has managed to have a stellar year despite some strategic changes. Many restaurants decided to rethink their Reserve lists, grocers and wine stores increased their specially priced wines, AKA the under $10 bins, and consumers became more adventuresome in their selections than maybe they were a year ago. With all the adjustments, the wine industry survived with 
No matter in which part of the country you live or visit, there’s bound to be some wine action this Fall. This is a wonderful time of the year to learn about wine, visit the vineyards, and watch the harvest. Some wineries even let you participate in the action.
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