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Alcohol: 12.6% | pH: 2.8 90 POINTS TA: 8.7 g/L | RS: 11.5 g/L ENTHUSIAST Cases Produced: 300 Composition: 100% Vinification: Neutral & Stainless Steel 100% McMinnville AVA Planted: 1972, 1974 & 1979 | own-rooted Date: 10.12.20

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Celebrating 50 years in 2021, the Hyland Vineyard beganHyland vinplantingeyard is the inperfect1971 siteby for Rieslingfour determined because it’s an acid-driven site and the old vines bring a friends with the help of wine industry pioneerstremendousDick depthErath and balance.and Charles Coury. In all, the vineyard is comprised of 185 acres of own-rootedYou wan’tPinot the rightNoir, flavorsChardonnay, and aromas but don’tRiesling have to worry& about acidity with this wine so yu let it Gewurztraminer. Half of the vineyard is farmed biodynamicallything. We cold fermentand betweenthe other 53-55 halfdegreesorganically to retain vibrancy. and let the wine move at its own pace. That leaves it with a 1-1 acid to sugar ratio which makes a great, balanced wine.” These Riesling vines were planted in 1972, 1974 and 1979 and remain on their -own Co-Winemarootsker, Anne. Sery “Quince, asian pear, and orange marmalade on the nose with a hint of spice. Mixed in with bright, crisp Total Riesling Acreage: 12 acres, only 6% ofcitrus, the honeycomb, acreage vanilla planted. notes. The back palate mixes creamy richness of tangerine, lemon cued, and apricot finishing with a powerful long-lasting mouthwatering acidity.” Elevation: 650’- 800’ - Co-Winemaker, Brian Irvine Soils: 95% Jory Volcanic + 5% Nekia Volcanic

100% Riesling | 12.7% Alc.| pH 2.85 INTAGE OTES: Blocks: 1A (24%), 1G (13%), 4A (63%) V N Years planted: 1972, 1973, 1979 Every brings new opportunities and challenges, & 2020 did not disappoint. Adversity presented itself in various forms throughout the year and kept growers and winemakers on their toes. Moving through winter and spring, daytimeBEStemperaturesT ENJO Y ED W ITH RICHin FgeneralOODS . were moderately warm and followed up with cool evenings. ForOUR Wcomparison,INEMAKERS R E C OMMENDthe growing OUR degree days RIESLING AL ONG W ITH SOME OF experienced in 2020 were like that of 2006, 2013, THEIR& 2018 F A V ORITE. The SPmoderateO T S IN POR T L ANtemperaturesD . led the vines to focus more on the complexity and flavorsBRIANof the SUGGgrapesE S T S P A IRING. So, WwhileITH THE overall yields were down, the quality of the fruit was fantastic. HarvestFRIEDbegan CHICKearlyEN ANDSeptember S W EET PO TATandO was wrapped up W AFF LES FROM S C REEN DOOR, ANNE before the end of October. With Hyland VineyardSbeingA Y S THE anBISCacidUIT S -AdrivenND MUSHROOgrowingM site the acidity in the wine is balanced with the deep and complexGRA flavorsV Y FROM PthatINE S T AwereTE BISCcreatedUIT S . from this year's vintage. TASTING NOTES: Fragrant aromas with notes of apricots, jasmine, slate, key limes and passion fruit. The palate is racy and vibrant – notes of green apple, citrus and passion fruit lead to a long finish with notes of tangerine, minerality and subtle spice.

PAIRING SUGGESTIONS: Cream Sauces, Asian Dishes with Spice, Curries, Mexican Chilies and Salads with Necatarines, Apricots & Apples | Cheese: Goat www.hylandestateswinery.com