This Riesling is a favorite of winemaker Lee Lutes for it is the medium-dry style that lends a touch of residual sugar and a balanced natural acidity. These characteristics make this wine versatile and enjoyable to many different wine drinkers.
Flavor and Aroma:
Wonderfully ripe flavors of white peach and pear are
backed by crisp acidity and complemented by a hint of sweetness. Chemistry is just about perfect for this wine.
The harmonizing result will please both the diner seeking the "right" food wine
and the casual, sipping consumer!
Residual Sugar: 1.5%
Aging Potential:
Drink now or within the next five to ten years.
Thoughts for Food:
Thai or Indian cuisine, French and German classic dishes (where there is lots of cream or butter), or the umami-driven realms of charcuterie and aged cheeses.
Wine Makers Comments:
In the better vintages such as this there is a voluptuous depth of fruit flavor, synchronized with aromatics that evolve continuously, that make this wine so good as an aperitif and unparalleled with an enormous cast of food. It would be difficult to find any culinary creation that would not pair well with this Riesling. At your next gathering around the table, try a glass of this fine white wine and see if you do not agree; there is not a better variety for the pure pleasure of drinking with food.
Medals:
Double Gold - 2014 Michigan Wine Competition
Gold - 2014 Riverside International Wine Competition
Gold - 2014 International Eastern Wine Competition
Gold - 2014 Pacific Rim Wine Competition
Excellence - 2014 Jefferson Cup
Gold - 2018 Pacific Rim Competition
Gold (95 points) - 2018 Canberra International Riesling Challenge
Best in Show; White Wine - 2019 International Fine Wine Competition
