Viognier vs Riesling: Aromatic White Wines

Characteristics Viognier Riesling Hue Pale Lemon Pale Lemon Color White White Aromas Apricot, peach, floral Floral, citrus, stone fruit, petrol/gas Sweetness Typically dry Range from dry to very sweet dessert wine Acid Medium minus High Alcohol (%) 13-15% 8-13% Body Full Light to medium Intensity Moderate to pronounced Moderate to pronounced Key Growing Regions Rhône […]

Chenin Blanc vs Riesling: Which Is Better?

Both Chenin Blanc and Riesling make delicious white wines, but they’re definitely distinctive Riesling is more aromatic than Chenin Blanc, with peach, citrus, and maybe even petrol. Chenin Blanc has pear, tropical fruit, flowers, honey, and a waxy note. Both Riesling and Chenin Blanc make dry, off-dry, sweet, and sparkling wines. Riesling has the ability […]

Is Sparkling Wine the Same as Champagne?

Who doesn’t love bottles of bubbles? Alas, the confusing classifications and label names put pressure on you to sort things out for yourself. Unhelpful – or is it? Sparkling wine isn’t the same as Champagne. Sparkling wine is an umbrella term that describes all bubbly wines no matter where they’re made in the world. Champagne […]