If you haven't tried this style, it may change your notion of what Riesling tastes like. In a German Riesling, look for the word trocken , which means dry. When the label doesn't offer a direct clue, check the alcohol content, advises Chad Withycombe of AZ Wine Co. in Scottsdale. If it's 11.5 percent or higher, odds are the wine is fermented out more completely and you've got a drier-style Riesling. Here are four dry-style Rieslings from four regions of the world that I recently sampled.
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Prices elsewhere may vary. A blend of California and Washington state grapes. Peachy, but not overly fruity, with hints of almond in the finish. The label suggests the wine has elements of lime and, yes, it's there. A wide range of palates would enjoy this wine.