Nose
Bright aromas of white flowers, pear, and citrus meld in this
zesty dry Riesling.
Palate
There's good weight to the medium-bodied
palate, with persistent juicy orchard fruit flavors propped up by
driven acidity. A gentle stoniness creeps in on the midpalate to
ground it all, ending with a slightly pithy mouthwatering finish.
Growing Conditions
2019 was a coolish vintage with Growing Degree Days down
9% from a ten year average. Since May was cold and wet
budbreak and bloom were delayed. The summer months were
close to normal for heat accumulation with July being
especially dry & sunny. Overall the fall was somewhat cooler
than average, but a wonderfully dry and sunny September
brought ripening forward. White wines exhibit the freshness of
a cool vintage. Rieslings are generally tight, minerally with
more citrus fruit.
Winemaking
The wines have good weight and will cellar
very well. Wines that have been longer on lees have broader
mouth feel and palate weight.
