Those who shy away from riesling because of its low price aren't the only ones to show signs of snobbishness. Clore, who's traveled the world to see vineyards and sample wines, said France doesn't allow its wine grape growers to raise riesling because it is a German wine. The war-time grudge is reciprocated by Germany, which won't grow chardonnay. And it probably is the most affordable wine. That kind of bothers me.
People think it's too cheap.
But now that you know, maybe next time you'll pick it up. Melissa O'Neil has been a reporter for the Tri-City Herald newspaper in Kennewick, Wash., for seven years.