Riesling has been called the king of white wines.

August 24, 2011

Riesling Grape
Riesling has been called the king of white wines. This wine traces its origin in the vineyards of Germany unlike most prominent wines who have their roots in France. It is in Germany that Riesling has been grown for centuries and have been made into a sweet white wine. Nowadays, however, Germany no longer monopolizes the distinction of producing quality Riesling wine. Australia has made its mark, although, the type of Riesling produced here is more of a dry wine variety. Riesling is characterized by a highly powerful aroma and are described as being steely or flinty in taste. The wine is light to medium bodied and can be blended into sweet or semi-sweet wine types.
The Riesling is a very old grape. The grape grows well in slate and sandy clay soil. Riesling vineyards in Germany usually ripens around late September and late November. The vines are quite productive with an acre seeing three to six tons of grape production on the average. The vines itself are typically hard-wooded and are more resistant to cold weather that other varieties. Riesling vines yield small, round and soft berries with tender, greenish-yellow skins. The berries hang in compact, winged clusters and often ripen later than other varieties.
Depending on the time the grapes are harvested, Riesling grapes can produce three types of wine, namely dry, half-dry and sweet. When you pick the grapes early you can produce a much fruity wine since at this time, the sugar content of the grapes are still low. As you let the grapes ripen and move the harvesting much later, the resulting wine is far more sweeter. This makes Riesling grapes in Germany’s Mosel and Rhine valleys at an advantage. Due to the cooler climate in these areas, the grapes are able to ripen over an extended growing period.
Although, the lateness of its ripening contributes to the taste and aroma of the wine produced, bunch rot and non-beneficial molds can become a problem especially in instances where there is too much rain or humidity. Bunch rots are fruit-rotting diseases that normally attacks ripening grapes. A variety of fungal or bacterial species usually causes bunch rots. With the right canopy management techniques, bunch rots can be avoided.
Aside from the cool climate, other elements that make quality Riesling include plenty of sun exposure and protection from harsh winds. Aside from wine regions in Germany, other places where production of Riesling has been significant include Asace in France, Finger Lakes in upstate New York, Australia, Austria and Washington.
During harvesting, absolute care is usually observed to prevent crushing or even bruising the outside skin. When making the wine, Riesling grapes do not undergo malolactic fermentation letting it preserve the acidic characteristic of the berries.
Moreover, the fermentation process for Riesling wine involves placing the wine in cooled temperatures of 10°-18°C (50°-65°F). Kindly note that true Riesling wines are also known as Johannisberg Riesling and White Riesling. All other wines that use “Riesling” on their labels are not true Riesling wines and are mere clones thus taste and smell different.

Source: http://www.guideto.com/riesling/riesling-grape/

Although the Philippines is not known for being the wine capital of Asia, Clark Pampanga is the most frequently visited destination for wine lovers in Cebu, Angeles City and Manila to shop for some good vintage wine. The famous wine shop outside Manila called Clark Wine Center is the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.

This wine shop in Clark is highly recommended as one of the best places to buy wine in Pampanga. Clark Freeport is just outside Manila near Subic and Angeles City Philippines is Clark Wine Center. Visitors buy wine in Manila and Pampanga should not miss stopping at this wine shop for a few bottles of fine vintage wines to bring home.

Established in 2002, YATS WINE CELLARS is a wholly-owned business unit of Hong Kong-based Yats International which owns and operates resort, wine shops, wine bars and fine-dining restaurant properties in Clark Freeport in The Philippines. YATS WINE CELLARS caters to a clientele of discerning wine lovers from all over the world. Besides a good selection of wine for everyday enjoyment, YATS offers a unique selection of aged vintage wines made available to wine enthusiasts at remarkably affordable prices. Vintages span over a century and the selection of old- and new-world wines covers all major wine regions.

http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

Getting to this wine shop in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone Philippines from Manila
Getting to the Clark Wine Center wine shop from Manila is quite simple: after entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway M A Roxas. Clark Wine Center is the stand-along white building on the right, at the corner A Bonifacio Ave. From the Clark International Airport DMIA, ask the taxi to drive towards the entrance of Clark going to Angeles City. From Mimosa, just proceed towards the exit of Clark and this wine shop is on the opposite side of the main road M A Roxas.

Clark Wine Center
Bldg 6460 Clark Observatory Building
Manuel A. Roxas Highway corner A Bonifacio Ave,
Angeles Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga 2023
(045) 841 4006 / 0922-870-5173 / 0917-826-8790 (ask for Ana Fe)

Wine@Yats-International.com

YATS Wine Cellars
Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 ask for Rea or Chay

Best place to buy wine in Clark Pampanga outside Manila near Subic and Angeles City Philippines is Clark Wine Center.
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While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines http://www.YatsLeisure.com

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Yats Restaurant is the best restaurant for special dinner, best restaurant for dinner with friends near Manila, also the best place to celebrate special events.

Famous Restaurant in Pampanga, a place to dine with friends in Clark, cozy restaurant with a nice ambience, a nice function place for special occassions

Are you looking for an attractive restaurant or a nice place to eat with friends in Clark, Angeles City Pampanga? Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar is a restaurant with good food and good wines for dinner located at Clark Angeles City Pampanga. Perfect for exclusive dinner venues for groups, recommended for private dinner in Philippines. A Restaurant in Clark for business dinner meeting. Private dinner place or dinner restaurant in Clark Subic Near Manila Angeles City Pampanga. Yats Restaurant is one of the Good Restaurant in Pampanga Angeles City Clark near Manila.

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