Rediscovering Riesling, the Noblest of Grapes

by David White If you ask a sommelier to name her favorite grape, there's a good chance she'll say Riesling. If you're surprised, then it's probably because you associate Riesling with the sweet, simple German wines of yesteryear, like Blue Nun, Liebfraumilch, and Piesporter. These wines were -- and still are -- affordable and approachable. And they'll always have fans. But they do a dis...

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