Kerner
The Kerner hasn't been around for very long. It was only crossed in Germany in 1929 from Trollinger and Riesling, and it has only been allowed to make Kerner wine since 1969. It is named after Justinus Kerner, a German physician who preferred to prescribe a glass of wine to his patients rather than a pill or ointment and who must also have been a meritorious composer of drinking songs. Kerner...
The Kerner hasn't been around for very long. It was only crossed in Germany in 1929 from Trollinger and Riesling, and it has only been allowed to make Kerner wine since 1969. It is named after Justinus Kerner, a German physician who preferred to prescribe a glass of wine to his patients rather than a pill or ointment and who must also have been a meritorious composer of drinking songs. Kerner likes soils that are neither too moist nor too dry. A long ripening period well into the autumn allows for must weights that are higher than those of Riesling. The ripeness of the wood and the hardiness are good, although leaf management requires a lot of work.
What does wine from the Kerner grape taste like?
The white Kerner grape gives spicy, fresh white wines. They are often floral on the nose and fresh on the palate with green apple and citrus.