How do you tell Gewurztraminer and Riesling apart in a blind tasting?

The clearest separator between Gewurztraminer and Riesling is acidity: Gewurztraminer is Medium(−) while Riesling is High. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.

Is Gewurztraminer or Riesling higher in acidity?

On the WSET ladder, Gewurztraminer is Medium(−) and Riesling is High for acidity.

Are Gewurztraminer and Riesling red or white?

Gewurztraminer and Riesling are both white grape varieties.

Gewurztraminer vs Riesling — how to tell them apart

Structure compared

Structure compared	Gewurztraminer	Riesling
Acidity	Medium(−)	High
Body	Medium(+)	Medium(−)
Alcohol	Medium	Medium
Color intensity	Medium	Pale
Aromatic intensity	Pronounced	Pronounced

Signature aromas

Gewurztraminer

lycheerose petalginger

Riesling

limegreen applejasmine

Common questions

How do you tell Gewurztraminer and Riesling apart in a blind tasting?: The clearest separator between Gewurztraminer and Riesling is acidity: Gewurztraminer is Medium(−) while Riesling is High. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
Is Gewurztraminer or Riesling higher in acidity?: On the WSET ladder, Gewurztraminer is Medium(−) and Riesling is High for acidity.
Are Gewurztraminer and Riesling red or white?: Gewurztraminer and Riesling are both white grape varieties.