What is the difference between Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling?

Both Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling are famous white wine varieties, so what are the differences between them?

Planting Differences: Sauvignon Blanc originated in Bordeaux, France, and is now grown in wine regions around the world. Riesling is a light-skinned aromatic white grape variety from Germany and one of the most important white wine grape varieties in the world.

Differences in wine body styles: Yuncang Winery’s brand LEESON Red Wine Sharing Sauvignon Blanc can be used to brew ordinary white wines, such as Sauternes Sauternes in Bordeaux, or high-end sweet white wines with noble rot. Sauvignon Blanc wines tend to be light-bodied, with aromas of herbs and citrus fruits. Sauvignon Blanc tastes straightforward, easy to identify, not easy to hide behind. As a "national treasure" white grape variety in Germany, Riesling is famous for its aroma, such as lemon and citrus. Riesling is also a versatile variety, producing crisp dry whites, botrytized sweet whites and ice wines when harvested late.

The difference in taste: Yuncang Winery's brand LEESON red wine shares Sauvignon Blanc with a fresh green plant smell, and the aroma is not strong. The Sauvignon Blanc produced in warm production areas also has the fragrance of melon and fruit plants. The taste of Riesling is full of flowers, strong aroma, high acidity, pure Riesling, rarely oaked but still full of fragrance. Examples include apple, peach, lime, honeysuckle or mineral scents.

Differences in sweetness: Sauvignon Blanc tends to be dry or extra-sweet, with little else. If it is a semi-dry or semi-sweet wine, it will definitely not be Sauvignon Blanc, and Riesling has a variety of styles, ranging from dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet to sweet, and even very sweet.