Vintage 2017 Dry Riesling 2017 The Vintage Varietal Record-breaking winter rains filled our reservoirs and recharged the 100% Riesling soil. Spring and early summer were warm, leading to very strong growth Appellation in the vines. The rest of the summer was more typical with warm days Oak Knoll District of and cool nights, providing perfect conditions for the developing grapes. Napa Valley Our yields for the season were slightly lower than average and the resulting wines are classic—with complex flavors and our signature Estate Vineyard brightness on the palate. 100% Main Ranch The Wine Harvest Our Dry Riesling is fresh and fragrant with gorgeous jasmine, honeyed August 30–September 12 white peach and grapefruit aromas. Dry, but succulent, the palate is
Residual Sugar powered by bright, mouthwatering acidity and a refreshing minerality that 4.6 grams/L (Dry) animates the wine’s long and lively finish.
Alcohol Food Affinities 12.5% Seared Ahi, lemon chicken, green curries & Southwestern dishes are a few of the matches for this versatile wine. It is also great for sipping while you’re cooking!
93 POINTS (v. 2017) “Grown on the producer’s Home Ranch, this offers flavors of juicy peach, stone and white flower, with the midpalate bringing tangy tones of Meyer lemon and grapefruit. Balanced through and through, it shows lushness on the finish.” Wine Enthusiast September 2018
92 POINTS (v. 2017) Anthony Dias Blue, Blue Lifestyle February 2018
98 POINTS ~ BEST WHITE WINE OF NAPA VALLEY BEST RIESLING IN CALIFORNIA ~ DOUBLE GOLD (v. 2016) California State Fair Wine Competition April 2017
94 POINTS (v. 2013) “If only more Napa wineries would let their hair (and wallets) down and produce Rieslings with such class and finesse.” Linda Murphy July 2014
“Perhaps the best dry white wine deal in the Napa Valley.” Matt Kramer, Making Sense of California Wine
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