2010 WV Riesling (2)
2010 WILLAMETTE VALLEY RIESLING 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
WINE Willamette Valley Riesling
VINTAGE 2010
APPELLATION Willamette Valley
VINEYARDS Brooks Estate, Sunset View & Cambus Bellas
PRODUCTION 750 cases
ALCOHOL 11.5%
RESIDUAL SUGAR 0.33g/100ml
TA 10g/100ml
pH 2.93
SUGGESTED RETAIL $18. | bottle
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. Fermentations 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. We bottled this wine in spring of 2011 to capture the austere, bold and very varietal characters. TASTING NOTES — Chris Blanchard, MS I get a blast of 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!
WINERY INFO Contact: Janie Brooks Heuck T: 503.435.1278 F: 831.647.1956 E: [email protected] Business Office: 1015 Vaquero Road Pebble Beach, CA 93953 Winery: 9360 SE Eola Hills Road Amity, OR 97101
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WINE Willamette Valley Riesling
VINTAGE 2010
APPELLATION Willamette Valley
VINEYARDS Brooks Estate, Sunset View & Cambus Bellas
PRODUCTION 750 cases
ALCOHOL 11.5%
RESIDUAL SUGAR 0.33g/100ml
TA 10g/100ml
pH 2.93
SUGGESTED RETAIL $18. | bottle
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. Fermentations 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. We bottled this wine in spring of 2011 to capture the austere, bold and very varietal characters. TASTING NOTES — Chris Blanchard, MS I get a blast of 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!
WINERY INFO Contact: Janie Brooks Heuck T: 503.435.1278 F: 831.647.1956 E: [email protected] Business Office: 1015 Vaquero Road Pebble Beach, CA 93953 Winery: 9360 SE Eola Hills Road Amity, OR 97101
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