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Riesling - all around the world Wine miniseries "Sip & Sparkle" - Episode 2

In the second episode of "Sip & Sparkle", our sommeliers H.S.H. Princess Marie von und zu Liechtenstein and Lisa Bader discover Riesling wines from all around the world.

  • de Laura Gianesi, LGT
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  • Temps de lecture 10 minutes

Riesling

Watch the second episode of "Sip & Sparkle" now.

Our wine miniseries "Sip & Sparkle" is all about discovering new wines and talking about what we see, smell and taste - freely and spontaneously. 

This second episode is dedicated to Rieslings and answers the following questions:

  • What makes a typical Riesling?
  • What food pairing works well with Riesling?
  • How do you describe the smell and taste of a Riesling?
  • How big are the differences between a Riesling from Germany, Austria and Australia? 
Lisa Bader and Princess Marie with their glasses of wine
From apricot to squeezed lime, from Austria to Australia: Not all Riesling is the same. © LGT

Rieslings discussed in this episode

Wine Nr. 1: Eva Fricke Lorcher Schlossberg 2019

Schlossberg Eva Fricke Riesling
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  • Region: Rheingau, Germany
  • Wine varietals: 100% Riesling
  • Tasting profile: candied pineapple, mango, balanced acidity, creamy texture, mineral finish
  • Serving temperature: 9°C
  • Drinking maturity: 11-12 years

Wine Nr. 2: Ried Karlsberg 2022

Karlsberg Liechtenstein Riesling
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  • Region: Niederösterreich, Austria
  • Wine varietals: Riesling, Grüner Veltliner
  • Tasting profile: Ripe Mirabelle, white pepper, subtle mandarin zest, juicy and fresh with citrus notes
  • Serving temperature: 10-12°C
  • Drinking maturity: 5-6 years

Wine Nr. 3: Schlegel 2022

Georg Schlegel Riesling
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  • Region: Graubünden, Switzerland
  • Wine varietals: 100% Riesling
  • Tasting profile: citrus fruits, green apple, fresh acidity, mineral nuances
  • Serving temperature: 8-10°C
  • Drinking maturity: 5-6 years

Wine Nr. 4: Gosset Polish Hill 2023

Grosset Riesling
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  • Region: Clare Valley, South Australia
  • Wine varietals: 100% Riesling
  • Tasting profile: lemon, lime, peach blossom, beeswax, lively acidity, mineral finish
  • Serving temperature: 8-10°C
  • Drinking maturity: 20 years
Lisa Bader and Princess Marie
The vineyards of the Hofkellerei have been owned by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein for around 600 years. © LGT

H.S.H. Princess Marie von und zu Liechtenstein

H.S.H. Princess Marie von Liechtenstein has assisted the Princely Winery, the court cellar of the Princely family of Liechtenstein, in marketing and distribution since 2013. At the beginning of 2014, Princess Marie became a qualified sommelier. After graduating from the Europa Wirtschaftsschulen (EWS), she worked for the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF) and for Bismarck Media, a PR and event agency in New York specialising in fashion.

Lisa Bader

Lisa Bader's passion for good wine led her to abandon her plans to study medicine. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in international hotel and event management, she trained to become a certified sommelier. From 2017 to 2023, she worked as head sommelier at The Dolder Grand in Zurich. Lisa has received numerous awards. Having completed the Advanced Sommelier level, she is awaiting admission to the final examinations for the Master Sommelier diploma.

Wine miniseries "Sip & Sparkle": To be continued

Coming up soon: The next episode of our "Sip & Sparkle" miniseries - this time, H.S.H. Princess Marie and Lisa will talk about all things bubbly. Stay tuned. 

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