Harvest Date: October 2 & 8, 2010
Appellation: Finger Lakes
Analysis: 3.03 pH, 8.85 g/L TA, 1.6% RS
Bottled: 433 cases on May 20th, 2011
Vineyards
The Semi-Dry Riesling is a blend of fruit from 20 Rows (35%), Goldman (34%), Ernesto (15%), Lucie (7%), Upper Eastside (5%), and Evergreeen Lek (4%) Riesling vineyards. The 2010 vintage in the Finger Lakes was warm, sunny, and dry, with harvest occuring an average of three weeks ahead of 2009. A truly glorious year for Riesling, with fully ripe clusters and limited disease pressure.
Winemaking
The Riesling juice was fermented by vineyard lot over three to five weeks in stainless steel. The wines were naturally cold stabilized by winter cellar temperatures. After six months cellar aging, the wines were tasted and this fruit-forward blend selected. Hints of orange blossom are joined by intense pear and nectarine notes on the lively nose. Peach notes dominate the juicy palate, which finishes with just a hint of minerality.
