A floral nose of orange pekoe tea and honeysuckle melds seamlessly with lemon-lime and tangerine notes. A juicy tangerine palate and a hint of rosemary leads to a lingering mineral finish.
93 Points, JamesSuckling.com
Silver Medal, New York Wine Classic
Silver Medal, Jefferson Cup
87 Points, Wine Spectator Magazine
Estate Vineyard Block: R1, R2, & R3
Tons: 23.4 (split between Dry Riesling, Archival Riesling, and Acid Head Riesling)
Yeast: Epernay 2
Cold Soak: No
Fermentation Duration: 48 days
Malolactic Fermentation: No
Oak Treatment: None
Additional Notes: Archival Riesling was racked from Dry Riesling fermentation on February 8, 2018 and chilled to stop fermentation. 1.5% of the Acid Head Riesling was blended into the Archival for acid balance on July 18, 2018.
Appellation: Finger Lakes
Varietal Composition: 100% Riesling
Brix at Harvest: 21.4
Alcohol: 13.1%
Residual Sugar: 0.7%
Acid: 6.1 g/L
pH: 3.4
Harvest Date: November 09, 2017
Bottling Date: August 9, 2018 at Red Newt Winery for screwcap closure
Cases Produced: 410
Vegan Friendly: Yes
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