Explore New York's Finger Lakes, a cool-climate wine region renowned for vibrant Riesling, elegant Pinot Noir and fresh, food-friendly wines shaped by deep glacial lakes.
Germany's Mosel is renowned for steep slate vineyards producing elegant Riesling with vibrant acidity, citrus, stone fruit and remarkable ageing potential, ranging from bone dry to lusciously sweet.
Riesling is an aromatic white grape best known for its high acidity and flavours of lime, green apple, peach and flowers. It is most famous in Germany but also thrives in Australia and France. Riesling can produce wines ranging from bone dry to intensely sweet while remaining fresh and vibrant.
Pinot Noir is an elegant red grape that produces light- to medium-bodied wines with bright acidity, soft tannins and flavours of cherry, raspberry, strawberry, rose and earthy notes. Originally from Burgundy, it now excels in cool-climate regions worldwide.
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