Riesling

Riesling

New Zealand is producing some top class Rieslings that can be anything from bone dry to a lush, sweet style. Discover some highly decorated Rieslings here.





SHEILD Riesling 2023

SHEILD Riesling 2023

23,90 CHF**

31,87 CHF pro litre

SHEILD Riesling 2023

SHEILD Riesling 2023

23,90 CHF*

31,87 CHF pro litre

Made from 20-year old vines in the Apple Valley vineyard just south-west Mapua in the Tasman region. James Suckling: "WOW. ... Boom! Find it.".


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NUALA Central Otago Riesling 2024

NUALA Central Otago Riesling 2024

27,90 CHF**

37,20 CHF pro litre

NUALA Central Otago Riesling 2024

NUALA Central Otago Riesling 2024

27,90 CHF*

37,20 CHF pro litre

A vibrant Off-Dry Riesling: Fragrant, crisp, and beautifully balanced. It captures the essence of Central Otago with complex aromas of jasmine, apple and citrus. The palate is taut and concentrated, featuring pink grapefruit, apple, and mandarin peel. Its refreshing acidity balances the slight sweetness perfectly, making it an excellent match for fragrant Asian cuisine, spicy dishes, or light seafood.


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TWR Riesling M 2022

TWR Riesling M 2022

29,90 CHF**

39,87 CHF pro litre

TWR Riesling M 2022

TWR Riesling M 2022

29,90 CHF*

39,87 CHF pro litre

Made by Vigneron of the Year NZ 2025: Medium-dry Riesling showing the benefit of relatively old vines with impressive concentration and deliciously juicy acidity. Dangerously drinkable!


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TWR Riesling D 2022

TWR Riesling D 2022

29,90 CHF**

39,87 CHF pro litre

TWR Riesling D 2022

TWR Riesling D 2022

29,90 CHF*

39,87 CHF pro litre

Purity and power from Marlborough's oldest Riesling vines. The 2022 Riesling 'D' is a testament to TWR’s 43-year-old vines. From the "Goldilocks vintage" – where conditions were just right – comes a dry Riesling with intense aromas of jasmine and ripe citrus. The palate is a masterclass in structure, blending vibrant lemon sorbet and grapefruit flavours with a lingering mineral acidity. Hand-picked, unfined, and vegan-friendly, this is world-class Riesling built to age beautifully for a decade or more.


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Rippon "Rippon" Mature Vine Riesling 2021

Rippon "Rippon" Mature Vine Riesling 2021

In stock 8

35,00 CHF**

46,67 CHF pro litre

Rippon "Rippon" Mature Vine Riesling 2021

Rippon "Rippon" Mature Vine Riesling 2021

35,00 CHF*

46,67 CHF pro litre

A must for Riesling lovers. From Rippon's mature vines, whose root hairs have invaded the schist rock below. A wine with mineral intensity and richness. Only 557 cases produced.


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Riesling

Riesling is the grape of Germany. It is recognised by its aromatic flavours. Naturally vibrant with a zesty acidity: it is the ideal wine for Asian cuisine.

New Zealand Rieslings do this grape justice by producing some wonderful examples with a variety of flavours. Like in its country of origin, Kiwi winemakers strive to find the perfect balance between residual sugar and acidity in their Riesling.

Riesling wine in New Zealand

Introduced in as early as the 1800s, Riesling saw an influx in plantings from the 1980s, and today has risen to become New Zealand's fourth most planted white varietal. Riesling accounts for 1% of the wine production and 0.1% of the wine exports.

Over 90% of New Zealand Riesling is grown in the cooler South Island.

Riesling thrives on the bright days, cool nights and long, dry autumns found in New Zealand's South Island. A perfect climate for this aromatic and succulent variety, styles found in New Zealand's southerly climes range from bone dry to lushly sweet.

Regional Riesling styles in New Zealand

Stonefruit and spice characters are common in Riesling from sunny Nelson. Lemon, lime and spice notes are found in Riesling from Marlborough.

The cooler North Canterbury and Central Otago regions producing wines with crisp green apples and citrus characters.

On the South tip of the North Island, Wairarapa has hot summers, cool nights and long dry autumns. This allows for a wide range of styles. Vibrant characters of nectarine, citrus and spice and a bright acidity.

New Zealand Riesling and food

The combination of fruit intensity, citrus notes and refreshing acidity complement a wide range of Asian cuisine.

Enjoy the drier styles with salads, Japanese tempura and light seafood or chicken dishes, and the sweeter styles with spicy yet fragrant Asian dishes, such as Thai curry.

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