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Colin Mills, compiler of the Hortus Camdenensis, died in late November 2012 after a short illness. As he always considered the Hortus his legacy, it is his family's intention to keep the site running in perpetuity. It will not, however, be updated in the near future.

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

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Family Vitaceae
Category
Region of origin

Garden origin, Germany
Synonyms
  • Rhine Riesling
  • White Riesling
  • Weisser Riessling

 
Common Name

Grape, Wine Grape
Name in the Camden Park Record

Riesling (Rhine)

 

 
Confidence level high