Nose
This sweet fruity Riesling has lush aromas of tropical fruits with citrus and pineapple flavors accented by rich honey overtones.
Growing Conditions
The 2023 vintage hit a sizable speed bump on the night of May 18, when a combination of freezing temperatures and lack of wind engulfed much of the region in frost. With the vines already awake and starting to push growth, this led to substantial damage – with yields ultimately coming in around 40% less than average across the farm.
Harvest
The fruit that did reach maturity benefitted from a sunny and dry harvest to produce wines of ripe flavors and balanced acidity. Subsequent wines showcase the warrior spirit of grapes that endured a challenging growing process.
Bottling
Bottled June 13, 2024; Stelvin closure.
Winemaking
From our oldest block of Riesling, Vineyards 31 - 48% planted in 1977, 24% from our Caywood East, 20% from Caywood West and 8% from Block 11.
Aging
Fermented in stainless, this vintage of Select is produced from a blend of four vineyards.
Food Pairing
Delicious alone or with chicken, pork or Asian dishes.
