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Assemblage: 100% Riesling from Lanie's Block
Wine Making: Slowly fermented in stainless. Fined & filtered before bottling.
Technicals: 13.1% ABV, 3.05 pH, 8.4 TA
Vintage Notes: The 2023 growing season proved to be one of intensity and compressed timelines. Initially starting with a cooler spring, the vintage swiftly rebounded with unanticipated warmth in May, followed by consistently above-normal temperatures throughout the summer. Despite a delayed bud break occurring the last weekend of April, nearly 3 weeks behind the norm, the season completed with one of the earliest harvests on record, with picking commencing on September 18th, a full 3 weeks ahead of 2022. Despite the abbreviated growing period, the grapes reached the desired ripeness and retained their characteristic acidity through harvest.
Tasting Notes: Our dry Riesling boasts a vibrant and juicy profile. Lively aromas of green apple and citrus are accompanied by subtle floral undertones. The palate is fresh and bright, showcasing beautiful acidity and tropical fruit nuances rounded out with hints of white cherry and pear. This wine is a classic example of Riesling from the upper Yakima Valley that balances flavor and freshness. It pairs well with food and is delicious on its own.
Recommended Food Pairings:
- Spicy cuisines: Asian dishes, Indian curries, Mexican
- Seafood, in particular crab & scallops
- Pairs well with salad; including tangy flavors such as vinegar and cilantro; as well as hard cheeses like white cheddar
- For Dessert: Apple crumble or strudel, carrot cake, sweet pastries such as brioche, tropical fruits (i.e. pineapple)
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