Riesling
The great white wine variety of Germany. Wines typically have good acidity and fruit qualities, and can be cellared for significant periods. Wines can be made at all levels of sweetness. A cold-hardy vine, although it needs favoured and sheltered sites in order to ripen fully and yield economically. Frost resistant; produces best wines over long, slow ripening period.
Budburst - Late, Harvest - Late
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Riesling ENTAV-INRA® 49
- Riversun Premium Import
- Sourced from France (ENTAV-INRA®)
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus
Viticulture
Productive similar to other Rieslings. Produces very well balanced and typical wines when yields are controlled.
General Comments
Great floral nose and well balanced wine from the 2007 Microvin
Riesling GM 110
- Riversun Premium Plus
- Imported by WINZ from Germany (Geisenheim) 1982. Riversun source from the old National Collection at Blands. TK06023.
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus
Viticulture
Produces medium to heavy crops of medium-sized bunches, making good wine in most areas, more productive than 239, bigger bunches.
Riesling GM 198-19
- Riversun Premium Plus
- Imported by WINZ from Germany (Geisenheim) 1982. Riversun source from the old National Collection at Blands. TK06021
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus
Viticulture
Produces medium to heavy crops of medium-sized bunches, less productive than 239 & 110, slightly more flavour and acidity.
Flavour profile
Better flavours than 239.
Riesling GM 239
- Riversun Premium Plus
- Imported by F Berrysmith from Germany (Geisenheim) 1962. TK05343
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus
Viticulture
Produces medium to heavy crops of medium-sized bunches, variable bunches, some tight some loose.
Disease tolerance
Some susceptibility to rot.
History
Riversun source selected from vines at B & J Jacksons Vineyard in Martinborough by Nick Hoskins (The GM 239 at Blands had GVA so an alternate source was required)
Riesling GM 94
- NZGVIG
- Imported by D Jackson from Germany (Geisenheim) 1977. TK05128
Virus Status
2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus
Viticulture
Produces medium to heavy crops of medium sized bunches, making good wine in most areas, slightly more productive than 198-19.
History
NZGVIG Tested. The New Zealand Grapevine Variety Register lists GM94 as positive for RSP