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Item Number: 6426

UPC: None

Country: USA
Region: Oregon Sub Region: Willamette Valley
Appellation/AVA: Willamette Valley
Vintage: 2010
Grape(s): 100% Riesling
Type: Wine - White
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 11.5
Residual Sugar(g/L): 0.33
Total Acidity: 10
pH: 2.93
Viticulture: Practicing Organic
Case Production: 750


Vineyards: Brooks Estate, Sunset View, Cambus Bellas

About: This wine is not your typical Riesling. it is an initiative to restore the reputation of Riesling and to showcase how well old vines can grow in the Willamette Valley. It reveals terroir more than any other white varietal and carries through with finesse and elegance.

Winemaking Notes: The grapes were brought in and whole cluster pressed. The fruit settled for 1–2 days after pressing and racking to age in small lot stainless steel fermentation tanks. The temperatures dropped to 52–55 degrees and yeast was added. Fermentation lasted from five weeks to six months, depending upon the lot. Once complete, the wines were racked off the lees and individual lots were tasted to determine the overall blend of vineyards.

Tasting Notes: Lemon curd, apple, peach and pear in the nose, promising to deliver a fatter, richer style of Riesling. A faint hint of classic herbs and spring garden greens with delightful aromas of sweet tarts, tropical fruit and baked quince. The wine does indeed deliver more richness than lean fruit. It has apple, pear and peach fruit, with quince, guava and a hint of basil and chervil. The wine has a lush mouth feel with richness and acidity which lifts the ripe fruit flavors. A wonderful value and a delicious wine that has a long finish. This is a versatile wine that would work with grilled fish, sand dabs, roast chicken or pork tenderloin and mustard. Would probably be a fantastic wine with cheese too!