The renewed popularity of Riesling wines has been called everything from “Riesling revival” and “Riesling resurgence,” to “Riesling renaissance.” Whatever you call it, the white variety has made a comeback and is once again favored by consumers. Washington wine grape growers are responding to the strong demand by planting more acreage. Dr. Wade Wolfe, viticultural consultant and co-owner of Thurston Wolfe Winery in Prosser, Washington, has been involved with the wine industry for nearly 30 years. Riesling, he said, is no different than other agricultural commodities that go though cycles, from strong growth to recession usually in about 20 years. […]