Riesling and Syrah 101

Riesling is native to Germany and is the grape behind the famous white wines of Mosel, Rheingau, Rheinhessen and Pfalz. Riesling wines are also made in wine regions as geographically diverse as California, Chile, South Africa, New Zealand, Austria and France.

The best Riesling wines have vibrant acidity and an intensity to them. It's all about balance. Wine drinkers are quite rightly falling back in love with Riesling. It is a versatile grape capable of greatness and able to give a lot of pleasure.

Syrah is native to France and is the grape behind the famous red wines of the Northern Rhone regionsof Cote Rotie and Hermitage and Crozes Hermitage. 

Syrah wines are also made in wine regions as geographically diverse as Languedoc-Roussillon, South Africa. California, Australia, Chile and New Zealand.

The best Syrah wines share a  complex range of aromas like raspberry, blackberry, pepper and spice, an intensity or flavour and earthy undertones. 

Come and find out more about these two fascinating grape varieties as we taste three Riesling wines and three Syrah wines from around the world.

This relaxed evening tasting includes six wines, a digital presentation, tasting notes and some cheese and crackers.