Nose
Elegant aromas of spiced apple and stone fruits are
apparent in this dry Riesling.
Palate
Notes of white peach and
lime give way to a lasting finish.
Growing Conditions
The 2015 vintage was one of the warmest growing seasons
on record in Washington. Warm temperatures continued through the spring and
summer, moderating slightly into fall and extending an
early harvest. Overall, 2015 saw very favorable growing conditions,
producing optimal ripening across varieties and yielding
outstanding wines throughout the region.
Source: 100% of the fruit was sourced from Art Den Hoed Vineyard
in the Yakima Valley. Stretching across the southern slope
of the Rattlesnake Hills, this vineyard climbs to 1,400 feet
in elevation. The air flow and elevation help produce grapes
that retain their natural acidity as they ripen. The region’s sunny days and cool evening temperatures
create ideal conditions for intense aroma and flavor
development in the ripening grapes.
Harvest
Riesling clusters were picked in the cool early morning
hours to preserve the variety’s bright, aromatics and
juicy flavors. The fruit was picked on September 27, 2015, rushed to the
winery and fed directly to press where the juice was quickly
but gently separated from the skins and seeds.
Winemaking
The juice was cold settled for two days then racked off
solids to a temperature controlled stainless steel tank where
the wine underwent a cool, 23 day fermentation to retain
the fresh aromatics. Minimal winemaking intervention and extreme care
to prevent contact with oxygen preserved this variety’s
delicate characters.
