Riesling Suggestions

[Innkeeper]

Tom, despite the fact that your corner store might have a dearth of riesling on the shelf, there is a whole world out there. Germany is where riesling is still king, but Austria and the Alsace also produce wonderful ones. In addition to the Columbia you enjoyed, there are many other fine examples from the American Left Coast as well as Australia.

However, you don't want to forget your own back yard. The Finger Lakes Region produces the best American Riesling. They come in both dry and off-dry versions. Believe your Columbia was off-dry. If it doesn't say "dry" on the label, it isn't. Some brands to look for include: Glenora, Heron Hill, Salmon Run, and Prejean.