2016 Old Vines Riesling
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VEGAN & GLUTEN-FREE
“I’m in right from go - clear tertiary development shows up alongside fleshy apple, pips and lime zest. The palate doesn’t dissapoint, showing an obvious pedigree of acids gliding alongside deft residual sweetness. Finishes long and textural in that way only Riesling can.” 92 pts
Brent Muller, Wine Align
Old Vines Riesling: the jewel; our flagship. Not released until 2 years in the bottle has past. Most years, harvested at 20.5 to 21.5 brix and 10 g/L acidity. Fruit hand-harvested cool in late-fall, then bunch sorted and destemmed with a 4-6 hour cold soak before gentle pressing. Slightly settled juice is fermented cool with non-aromatic and wild yeast in stainless steel to desired dryness when fermentation is halted.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
Riesling
Vineyard Designation
100% Estate Grown
Harvest Date
October 2016
Acid
7.9
pH
3.04
Aging
7-10 years, plus
Residual Sugar
10.4
Alcohol %
11.5
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
The dominant soil feature is deep, mineralogical clay with properties of ultrafine
limestone particles high in calcium (rated 2/3 & 3/3 by Herody), high in
minerals and low to moderate in nitrogen. This highly sought-after soil-type is
ideal for terroir driven Riesling and Pinot Noir, providing balanced mineral
nutrition but requiring enriched levels of organic matter for optimal vine growth
and grape berry nutrition for winemaking. These soils are also delicate so poor
farming practices create hardpans. Other famous regions with comparable cool
climate and this soil type, such as Burgundy have proven that vines, grown
organically express the terroir most typically. Deep rooted vines can find their
own water and nutrients for much of the season minimizing irrigation demands.
Winemaker Notes
Old Vines Riesling: the jewel; our flagship. Not released until 2 years in the bottle has past. Most years, harvested at 20.5 to 21.5 brix and 10 g/L acidity.
Fruit hand-harvested cool in late-fall, then bunch sorted and de-stemmed with a 4-6 hour cold soak before gentle pressing. Slightly settled juice is fermented
cool with non-aromatic and wild yeast in stainless steel to desired dryness when fermentation is halted.
Other Notes
Decanter Gold 95 points for the 2015 vintage.
