Wine Tasting Notes An easy-to-drink, refreshing white wine that may be consumed on its own or matched with seafood, white meats and spicy dishes, The new Blue Nun "Original" white wine, still in its famous blue glass fluted bottle, is now a blend of the Rivaner and Riesling grape varieties. Previously a non-varietal designated wine, the Rivaner Riesling blend has been carefully crafted to ensure that its taste profile will appeal to the palate and offers more body, flavor and depth of fresh fruit flavors.