Johannisburg Riesling White 6 Gallon

A grape varietal used in the production of white wine and is used as a blending agent in the production of Ice Wine in Canada. Although the origin is unsubstantiated, the noblest variety is found in Germany. The varietal is also grown in the United States (CA), France, Austria, Australia, and New Zealand.  A zesty wine balanced between fruit and a steely acidity. Vary from dry and crisp to full bodied and sweet. Hints of apples, peaches, honeysuckle, floral, honey, musk, and light spice. Riesling from California tends to by dry and melony, while German Riesling tends to be tart with flavours of grapefruit. Cheap Rieslings are sharp. The higher quality, pricier choices are sweet, complex and delicate.