Riesling advice

[goldseal]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

I have seen the light.

I am now a convert to Riesling.

I made a Wine Art kit, which I like. Even Rich pronounced it 'not bad'

Yesterday I invested a whole £6 for a bottle from Tescos. Absolutely fantastic stuff - really bright, crisp and fruity without being sickly sweet.

So, my mission for this year is to find a top-quality Riesling kit. Has anyone had any experience? Basically, I don't mind spending Proper money if the results will be aqnything like the shop-bought stuff.

[NorthernWiner]

The one I like is the Winexpert Washington Columbia Valley Riesling. Nice stuff.

http://www.winexpert.com/~ASSETS/DOCUMENT/ProductSheets/Washington%20Riesling.pdf

[cpfan]

Pete:

Knowing what kits are available in the UK is a problem for me. Steve's WE Wash Riesling suggestion is probably an excellent choice (I would like to make it someday). I would also like to make the KenRidge Founders Series German Riesling. I know some folks that REALLY enjoyed that one.

If Winexpert's Limited Edition kits make it to the UK, look for their Alsatian Riesling. I haven't started my kit yet. Gotta get some bottling done this coming week.

If you like Rieslings, have you tried Gewurztraminer? I have a WE LE NZ Gewurztraminer and a Cheeky Monkey German Gewurztraminer on the go right now. I will probably make another Ken Ridge Showcase German Gewurztraminer sometime. There is also a Cellar Craft Washington Gewurztraminer that I have heard wonderful things about.

So goll darn many kits, and not enough time to drink 'em all.

Steve

[BTW, all the above are 30 bottle (ie 5 Imp gallon) kits.]

[Rich]

Wine Expert Ltd Riesling is out in the next month or so if you can get hold of one.

I'll be making it I hope.

[goldseal]

Thanks Steve,

Gewurztraminer - yes, I'm quite partial to a bottle, but I find Rich's Lychee replica hits the spot.

WE Washington Riesling - do you mean this one?

http://www.hopshopuk.com/products/view/1252/wine-making/wine-kits/selection-estate/selection-estate-series-washington-columbia-valley-riesling

Thanks

[danpug]

Out of interest Goldseal which Riesling was it you tried?

[goldseal]

Steillage Riesling 2007. Green bottle, white label, black cap.

(thanks Rich too)

[danpug]

Cheers

[cpfan]

Thanks Steve,

Gewurztraminer - yes, I'm quite partial to a bottle, but I find Rich's Lychee replica hits the spot.

WE Washington Riesling - do you mean this one?

http://www.hopshopuk.com/products/view/1252/wine-making/wine-kits/selection-estate/selection-estate-series-washington-columbia-valley-riesling

Thanks

YEP, thats the one.

Steve/cpfan but Steve/NW would probably say roughly the same thing

[NorthernWiner]

YEP, thats the one.

Steve/cpfan but Steve/NW would probably say roughly the same thing

Yes, indeedy.

[wadewade]

I made the Mosti Mondiale all juice Riesling and it came out great but if your looking for a semi sweet wine then you will have to sweeten this yourself as there is no sweetener pack for this. It was the Johannisburg.

[cpfan]

Hmmm...responses from three North Americans in a row.

So Wade, you're at yet another wine making forum. Taking over the world???

Steve

[wadewade]

Just offering what knowledge I have! I see you on just about everyone also.