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2019 Canvasback Columbia Valley Riesling
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This graceful and alluring Riesling comes from Lawrence Vineyard and Frenchman Hills Vineyard, both located in
The Royal Slope region of the northern Columbia Valley. With an average elevation of 1,650 feet, the cool climate of The Royal Slope produces a beautifully complex and dynamic white wines. To preserve its dazzling layers of white peach, jasmine flower, blood orange and mango, this off-dry Riesling was fermented cold and aged entirely in stainless steel.
Wine Enthusiast
91
James Suckling
90
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Varietal Composition: 100% Riesling
Winemaker Notes
This radiant expression of cool-climate Riesling offers fascinating aromas of lemon peel, ginger root, peach, orange blossom and golden pineapple, with underlying hints of spruce tips and jasmine. On the energetic palate, the flavors are bright and complex, with juicy citrus flavors and notes of candied ginger, fennel and mango all underscored by a beam of racy acidity that draws the wine to a crisp, dry finish.
Production
Heavy winter snowfall in 2019 led to well-irrigated soils and a late budbreak. The relatively cool weather continued throughout spring and summer with temperatures in the high 80s to low 90s, and only a few days over 100º F. This allowed for beautiful flavor development balanced by ideal acid retention, producing elegant and age-worthy wines with lovely energy and character, supple tannins and bright, juicy flavors.
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Riesling
Appellation
Columbia Valley
Acid
0.88 g/100ml
pH
3.01
Aging
Aged 4 months in 100% stainless steel
Alcohol %
12.8
Wine Enthusiast
91
James Suckling
90
