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Riesling
About Riesling
AKA - Rheinriesling
Riesling is favored in North Texas due to its yield, cold hardiness, and ease of mechanical pruning.
Species
Vitis vinifera
Origin
Germany
Color
Green
Character
Cold hardy, high yields
Regions
Germany, Hungary, Luxembourg, France, Austria, Slovakia, Croatia, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, United States, Canada
Pairings
Thai, Indian, spicy dishes, pork
Wineries offering Riesling
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