2020 Riesling

Geisler Baron Vineyard, El Dorado

Tasting Notes

This Riesling has a rich golden hue with aromas of beeswax, honeydew melon, jasmine, and a hint of the classic “petrol” Riesling is so well known for. You’ll taste creamy black tea flavors up front followed by a lingering zesty acidity on the mid palate with notes of quince and marmalade.

Winemaking Notes

We 100% destemmed these grapes and then cold soaked them for 24 hours with enzymes to boost aromatics. We then pressed the grapes and gently fined the juice prior to fermentation. This wine fermented cold with a yeast typically used for Sauvignon Blanc, to keep the profile crisp and prevent malolactic fermentation. After fermentation we held this wine cold in stainless steel tank until bottling. No malolactic fermentation occurred and there was no oak used in the winemaking process.

Food Pairing

As a general rule, Riesling will pair well with fish and white meat dishes. For a classic pairing, try this wine with spiced duck. We always encourage experimentation and creative pairings, so try this wine with whatever you’re curious about! Pad Thai makes an excellent pairing as do a variety of Thai, Chinese and spicy Indian dishes. An off-dry Riesling like this will balance spicy dishes quite well.

Wine Specs

100% Riesling

12.4% alcohol

95 cases produced