Barrel Fermented Riesling, 2022
Vintage Notes:
There is a richness and texture from the oak that appears on the nose and palate, with just a hint of nutmeg. Reminiscent of a fumé blanc, but with the strong acid backbone of a Riesling. Hints of pencil eraser with notes of manadarin, lemon flesh, wet stone, and lemongrass. Very dry but well balanced with rich mouthfeel. Lingering finish of lemon curd making the wine tart but unctuous. Serve slightly warmer than your typical white wine for the best aromatics.
There is a richness and texture from the oak that appears on the nose and palate, with just a hint of nutmeg. Reminiscent of a fumé blanc, but with the strong acid backbone of a Riesling. Hints of pencil eraser with notes of manadarin, lemon flesh, wet stone, and lemongrass. Very dry but well balanced with rich mouthfeel. Lingering finish of lemon curd making the wine tart but unctuous. Serve slightly warmer than your typical white wine for the best aromatics.
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal | 100% Riesling |
| Appellation | Finger Lakes |
| Vineyard | 36% Knapp Vineyards, 64% Varick |
| Harvest Date | 10/21/2022 00:00:00 |
| PH | 3.2 |
| Residual Sugar | 0.5% |
| Alcohol | 12.00% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
Winemaker Notes:
The best Riesling grapes were selected by the winemaker and crushed into neutral French oak barrels. Fermentation went slowly as the temperature stayed relatively cool. The wine was left on the heavy lees for 8 months with twice weekly barrel stirring to future develop texture. What began as a harvest experiment quickly became the favorite Riesling lot of the year, so we bottled it separately for you to enjoy.
