01/13/26 Wine Tasting - The Noble Grapes: Riesling - 6PM

The Noble Grapes

In the wine world, “noble grapes” refers to a small group of classic varieties that have shaped how we drink and think about wine: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Riesling.

For our first tasting series of the new year, the Murphy’s Wine Team is revisiting these six grapes, not to define them, but to explore how they’ve evolved as they’ve traveled far beyond their historic homes. From benchmark regions to unexpected corners of the wine world, each tasting will highlight how place, climate, and winemaking shape even the most familiar varieties.

Think of this series as a fresh look at old friends.

Riesling

For the second tasting in our Noble Grapes series, we turn our attention to Riesling, one of the most expressive and misunderstood grapes in the wine world.

Often associated with sweetness, Riesling is, in fact, a master of range. From bone-dry to lusciously sweet, and from steely and mineral to richly textured, Riesling reflects place with remarkable clarity. Few grapes communicate site, climate, and intent quite as transparently.

Join the Murphy’s Wine Team on January 13th as we explore five expressions of Riesling, tasting how this noble grape captures both precision and personality across different regions and styles.