Vitis vinifera ‘Riesling’
‘Bunches, small, short, and compact, scarcely, if at all, shouldered. Berries, round, or somewhat oblate. Skin, thin, greenish white, and, when highly ripened, sometimes with a reddish tinge. Flesh, tender, fleshy, and juicy, with a sweet and agreeably aromatic flavour.’ [Hogg – Fruit Manual p.412/1884].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘The vine is a great bearer, and is very extensively grown in the vineyards of the Rhine and Moselle.’ [Hogg – Fruit Manual p.412/1884].
‘A choice white grape of which Hock is made on the Rhine and in Moselle.’ [Despeissis p.264/1903].
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [Vines for Wine only no.3/1843]
Comment by William Macarthur: ‘No. 25 – Riesling. White Grape. Imported in 1838, by Messrs. Macarthur [William and James], from the Rhinegau [probably brought out by vine dressers]. The only grape cultivated throughout the majority of the most celebrated vineyards on the Rhine. Has not been sufficiently long introduced to estimate the quality or quantity of its produce in the colony; but it is said to produce well in Europe. the fruit has a peculiar spicy flavour, and is not liable to rot during heavy rain.’ [Maro p.26/1844].
Notes
Published Jun 24, 2010 - 01:23 PM | Last updated Jul 21, 2011 - 12:20 PM
Family | Vitaceae |
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Category | |
Region of origin | Garden origin, Germany |
Synonyms |
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Common Name | Grape, Wine Grape |
Name in the Camden Park Record |
Riesling (Rhine)
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Confidence level | high |