The 2025 London Wine Competition has once again brought global attention to outstanding wines that excel not only in quality, but also in value and presentation—factors that play a decisive role in consumer purchase behavior.

This year, Riesling was among the standout varietals, with styles ranging from crisp, citrus-driven dry wines to beautifully balanced off-dry and sweet selections. For merchants and on-trade buyers, these award-winning bottles deliver both broad consumer appeal and strong sales potential.

Standout Riesling Winners

1) Master's Wigan Riesling is a  Pale gold with lifted floral and classic petrol aromas. This mature wine shows ripe citrus and stone fruit across a textured palate, finishing smooth and balanced with gentle length and poise. Awarded Wine of the Year and Riesling of the Year with 98 points.

Award: 98 Points – Gold Medal
Producer: Peter Lehmann Wines
Origin: Australia
Vintage: 2019

2) Beyond the Wilderness Riesling is a pale lemon in colour with pronounced aromatics. This wine shows tropical and ripe citrus fruit on the palate, with firm acidity and a long finish that balances freshness and character. Honored Best Own Label by Quality, Label of the Year, and Label White, scoring 97 points.

Award: 97 Points – Gold Medal
Producer: Coles Liquor
Origin: Australia
Vintage: 2024

3) Adventure is Pale straw with green highlights. This wine opens with crisp citrus, white blossom, and green apple on the nose, followed by a lively palate with bright acidity and a clean mineral finish. Named Wine of the Year Germany with 96 points for its lively structure.

Award: 96 Points – Gold Medal
Producer: Weingut Tom Benz
Origin: Germany
Vintage: 2022

4) Riesling Smaragd Achleiten is Golden in the glass with classic fruit and mineral tones. This dry and balanced white shows bright acidity, restrained fruit, and a long, structured finish with subtle waxy depth. Secured Wine of the Year Austria with 96 points for its long, structured finish.

Award: 96 Points – Gold Medal
Producer: Weingut Jakob Stierschneider
Origin: Austria
Vintage: 2023

5) Bruderkuss Weißwein Riesling Lederhose is a Pale with soft citrus and floral hints. This off-dry Riesling offers clean lime and lemon flavours, fresh acidity, and a smooth texture that delivers simple charm and excellent everyday value. Scored 94 points and received a Silver Medal for everyday appeal and charm.

Award: 94 Points – Silver Medal
Producer: Bruderkuss
Origin: Germany
Vintage: Non-Vintage

6) O'Leary Walker Wines Polish Hill River Riesling is a pale lemon in appearance with lifted aromas of lime, white peach, and wet stone. This Riesling shows bright acidity and subtle sweetness on a textured palate with savoury complexity and a long, elegant finish. Earned a Silver Medal with 93 points for its elegant, savoury complexity.

Award: 93 Points – Silver Medal
Producer: O'Leary Walker Wines
Origin: Australia
Vintage: 2017

7) Robert Stein Winery Riesling 2024 is pale and bright with delicate floral and smoky spice on the nose, the palate delivers sharp lime-led acidity, subtle tropical fruit, and vibrant energy with a dry, intense finish that promises further development. Recognized with a Silver Medal and 93 points for a dry, intense finish.

Award: 93 Points – Silver Medal
Producer: Robert Stein Winery
Origin: Australia
Vintage: 2024

8) Funkstille Riesling is clear and light with aromas of rose petal and citrus. This Riesling shows lively acidity and juicy purity on the palate with a long, elegant finish that remains fresh throughout. Achieved a Silver Medal with 91 points for its fresh, long, and elegant finish.

Award: 91 Points – Silver Medal
Producer: Ferdinand Mayr Weine Gmbh
Origin: Austria
Vintage: 2023

9) Hawkshead Riesling 2023 is pale lemon with lime, jasmine, and mineral lift; the palate is dry and tight with vibrant acidity and a long, racy finish driven by citrus and flint. Scored 91 points with a Silver Medal for its racy, citrus-driven finish.

Award: 91 Points – Silver Medal
Producer: Hawkshead Wine
Origin: New Zealand
Vintage: 2023

10) Spy Valley Riesling is a pale lemon with lime zest, white blossom, and wet stone. The palate is vibrant and racy with firm acidity and a pure, mineral finish that lingers with citrus drive. Received a Silver Medal with 91 points for its firm acidity and pure mineral character.

Award: 91 Points – Silver Medal
Producer: Spy Valley Wines
Origin: New Zealand
Vintage: 2023

11) Riesling Dirmsteiner Mandelpfad is a pale straw with lime blossom, slate, and green apple; the palate is electric and dry with razor-sharp acidity and a long, mineral finish that showcases pristine fruit and terroir purity. Awarded a Silver Medal with 91 points for a long, mineral-driven expression of terroir.

Award: 91 Points – Silver Medal
Producer: Weingut Hammel und cie.
Origin: Germany
Vintage: 2023

12) CLEFI Riesling 2019 is Light gold with lime zest, jasmine, and wet stone. The palate is precise and vibrant with lifted acidity and a dry finish that holds both finesse and fruit purity. Achieved a Silver Medal with 90 points for its precise, fruit-pure finish.

Award: 90 Points – Silver Medal
Producer: Casteggio
Origin: Italy
Vintage: 2019

13) Riesling Frey-Sohler is a pale lemon with green apple, citrus, and a yeasty lift. This Riesling offers crisp acidity, fine bubbles, and a touch of minerality with a sharp, clean finish that brings energy and elegance. Won a Silver Medal with 90 points for sharp acidity and elegant bubbles.

Award: 90 Points – Silver Medal
Producer: Frey-Sohler
Origin: France
Vintage: Non-Vintage

14) Tripelpunkt Riesling is a bright, pale yellow with honeysuckle, lemon, and light vanilla on the nose. This fresh white opens with elegant fruit and balanced acidity, finishing dry and subtly floral with refined simplicity. Secured a Silver Medal with 90 points for its subtly floral, balanced finish.

Award: 90 Points – Silver Medal
Producer: Chaffey Bros. Wine Co
Origin: Australia
Vintage: 2024

15) Calcannia Clare Valley Riesling is a pale lemon with flinty, petrol, and stone fruit aromatics. This Riesling is clean and crisp with medium acidity and a simple yet persistent palate that finishes dry and mineral-driven. Earned a Bronze Medal with 89 points for a simple yet persistent mineral finish.

Award: 89 Points – Bronze Medal
Producer: Byrne Vineyards Pty Ltd
Origin: Australia
Vintage: 2024

16) Orange Rhein Riesling is an amber-toned wine with dried citrus peel, honey, and herbal tea. The palate is textured and dry with brisk acidity and a complex finish showing grip, length, and orange wine character. Received a Bronze Medal with 89 points for complex structure and orange wine character.

Award: 89 Points – Bronze Medal
Producer: Fautor SRL
Origin: Moldova, Republic of
Vintage: 2021

17) Riesling Wormeldange Koeppchen "Les Terrasses" is a  Pale gold with lime, green apple, and stony minerality. The palate is dry and precise with lively acidity and a long finish filled with citrus drive and elegant tension. Awarded a Bronze Medal with 88 points for a long finish with citrus and tension.

Award: 88 Points – Bronze Medal
Producer: Domaine Alice Hartmann
Origin: Luxembourg
Vintage: 2021

18) 2024 Knappstein Clare Valley Riesling is a pale lemon with smoky citrus and a hint of petrol on the nose. This lively wine offers crisp acidity and stony freshness on the palate with a clean, straightforward finish. Won a Bronze Medal with 88 points for a straightforward, crisp finish.

Award: 88 Points – Bronze Medal
Producer: Knappstein
Origin: Australia
Vintage: 2024

19) Cat Amongst the Pigeons Fat Cat Eden Valley Riesling has honeyed aromas of apricot and citrus with delicate floral spice. Medium-sweet style, lifted by lively acidity and mineral depth. Achieved a Bronze Medal with 87 points for its harmonious balance of sweetness, acidity, and minerality.

Award: 87 Points – Bronze Medal
Producer: Pinnacle Drinks
Origin: Australia
Vintage: 2024

Why Retailers Should Pay Attention

Riesling is one of the most adaptable and terroir-driven grape varieties, capable of producing wines from bone-dry to lusciously sweet. Its naturally high acidity, aromatic precision, and ability to age make it a perennial favorite among sommeliers and discerning drinkers.

The Rieslings recognized at the 2025 London Wine Competition illustrate the international strength of the varietal, with top examples from Germany, Australia, New Zealand, France, and beyond. With strong packaging, approachable pricing, and consumer-friendly styles, these bottles represent valuable additions for both retail shelves and restaurant wine programs.

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