Riesling

Riesling is a popular white wine known for its fresh acidity, vibrant fruit flavours, and aromatic character. Depending on the style, Riesling can range from crisp and dry to rich and sweet, with flavours of citrus, lime, green apple, peach, and delicate floral notes.

At The Melbourne Wine Store, you can explore a carefully selected range of Australian and international Riesling wines to suit different tastes, meals, and occasions.

Buy Riesling Wine Online

Looking to buy Riesling wine online? Discover a quality selection at The Melbourne Wine Store, from fresh and dry Rieslings to sweeter and more aromatic styles.

Whether you're choosing a bottle for a casual dinner, entertaining, gifting, or a special occasion, there is a Riesling to suit your taste and budget.

What Does Riesling Taste Like?

Riesling is known for its fresh fruit flavours, bright acidity, and beautiful aromas. Common tasting notes include:

•          Lime

•          Lemon and citrus

•          Green apple

•          Peach

•          Pear

•          Floral notes

The flavour and sweetness of Riesling can vary depending on the region, climate, grape ripeness, and winemaking style.

Australian Riesling is particularly well known for its crisp acidity, fresh citrus flavours, and clean, refreshing finish. Rieslings from other wine regions offer their own distinctive flavours and characteristics.

Dry and Sweet Riesling

Riesling is available in a wide range of styles.

Dry Riesling is usually crisp and refreshing, with bright citrus flavours and lively acidity. It is an excellent choice for seafood and lighter meals.

Sweeter Riesling offers richer fruit flavours and a gentle sweetness. These styles can pair especially well with spicy foods and desserts.

Best Food Pairings

Riesling is one of the most versatile white wines for food pairing.

Best food pairings include:

•          Seafood

•          Prawns

•          Grilled fish

•          Fresh salads

•          Roast chicken

•          Poultry

•          Thai dishes

•          Indian dishes

•          Chinese cuisine

•          Lightly spiced meals

Dry Riesling works beautifully with seafood, salads, and lighter dishes, while sweeter styles can help balance the heat and spice of Asian and Indian cuisine.

Shop Quality Riesling in Melbourne

The Melbourne Wine Store offers a carefully selected range of Riesling alongside Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Grigio, and other popular white wines.

Whether you're shopping for dinner, entertaining, gifting, or a special celebration, explore our collection to find a wine that suits your taste and budget.

Find Your Favourite Riesling

Not sure which Riesling to choose? Our friendly team can help you find a bottle based on your preferred sweetness, flavour, food pairing, and occasion.

Browse our Riesling collection online or visit us in-store at 3/401 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. We also hold regular wine tasting events where you can explore different wines from our collection.

For friendly assistance, call us on (03) 9820 8889.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riesling a sweet or dry wine?

Riesling ranges from crisp and dry to rich and sweet, depending on the region, ripeness, and winemaking style.

What does Australian Riesling taste like?

Australian Riesling is known for its crisp acidity, fresh citrus flavours, and clean, refreshing finish.

What food goes best with Riesling?

Dry Riesling pairs beautifully with seafood and salads, while sweeter styles complement spicy Thai, Indian, and Chinese dishes.

Is Riesling a good wine for spicy food?

Yes — sweeter Riesling styles are especially good at balancing the heat and spice of Asian and Indian cuisine.

What makes Riesling different from other white wines?

Riesling stands out for its bright acidity, aromatic character, and wide range of styles from bone-dry to lusciously sweet.

Explore More

Looking for something different? We also stock:

•          Chardonnay

•          Sauvignon Blanc

•          Pinot Gris & Pinot Grigio

•          Moscato

•          Red Wine