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Buy Riesling online in Australia at Whisky Wine Sake. The sommelier's favourite grape is Australia's great white secret — bone-dry, lime-charged Clare and Eden Valley Riesling that ages like almost nothing else, alongside aromatic off-dry styles from Germany and beyond.
Australia's own style
Forget the old sweet-Riesling stereotype: the classic Australian expression is completely dry, with piercing lime, lemon blossom and slate-like minerality. The Clare Valley and Eden Valley are the twin capitals — Clare a touch richer, Eden more floral and fine — and both produce wines that transform with age, developing honeyed, toasty complexity over ten to twenty years while keeping their fresh backbone. Great Southern in WA and Tasmania round out the local picture, while German Rieslings (from bone-dry trocken to lusciously sweet) show the grape's full range.
The food wine par excellence
Riesling's high acid and low alcohol make it the single best partner for Asian food — Thai, Vietnamese, Sichuan, sushi — where richer whites collapse. Dry styles handle oysters, whiting and pork; off-dry styles are magic with spice and heat. Serve well chilled at 6–8°C. If you love aromatic whites, also try our Pinot Gris and Moscato, or browse all white wine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Riesling sweet?
Australian Riesling is almost always bone dry — drier than most Sauvignon Blanc. Sweetness is mainly a German tradition, and even there the label (trocken = dry) tells you what to expect.
Why do sommeliers love Riesling so much?
Transparency and longevity. It expresses its vineyard like no other white, matches the food other wines can't, and ages for decades — all while staying affordable compared with Chardonnay of the same quality.
What does aged Riesling taste like?
The lime and florals evolve into honey, toast and a distinctive kerosene-like note (prized, not a fault!) while the acidity keeps everything fresh. A ten-year-old Clare Riesling is one of wine's great bargains.
What should I eat with Riesling?
Anything Asian, fresh seafood, pork, or spicy dishes. Off-dry styles tame chilli heat brilliantly.
Do you deliver Riesling across Australia?
Yes — fast, secure delivery Australia-wide, free shipping on NSW orders over $150, and click and collect from our Enmore Road store in Sydney.