2012 Willamette Valley Riesling TASTING NOTES Chris Blanchard, MS White roses, butter cream cake frosting, orange peel, cold cream, apple,
and
nectarine.
Caraway,
cumin and exotic spices sprinkled over white peaches. Very inviting. Medium weight, exotic ripe fruit
Vintage: 2012
Vineyards: Ana 53%, Bois Joli 23%, Yamhill 15%, Sunset View 9%
AVA: Willamette Valley
Crush Format: Pressed Immediately Barrel/Stainless: Stainless
Ferment Temperature: 50-70 degrees
Filtration: Cross Flow
Date Bottled: 3/15/2013
Date Released: Jan, 2015
Alcohol: 11.5%
TA: 7.4 g/L
pH: 3.08
Residual Sugar: 2.5 g/L/.25% Case Production: 641 cases Suggested Retail: $20
and mouthwatering acidity. Citrus, green apple, clementine oranges, chervil and fresh cut greens. Finishes with a rush of fresh fruit, herbs and and basil, like a perfect breath mint. Clearly this is one for the exotic food, definitely Indian, chicken tandoori or any curry dish. A perfect blend of rich fruit, weight and texture, brought to life by vibrant acidity.
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