Palate
This white offers aromas of lime sorbet, orange zest, and
jasmine, with notes of ripe apricot, Meyer lemon, and
McIntosh apple on the palate. The lively acidity is perfectly
balanced by just a touch of residual sugar, resulting in a
sophisticated and versatile Riesling.
Growing Conditions
The 2022 growing season was one we’d like to see every
year. We had a mild but sunny spring, plenty of sun and heat
throughout the summer, and a substantial drought extending
from mid-June through mid-August. We harvested early for
the sparkling wines, and that fruit showed great development
and chemistry. We had little rain in September, so disease
pressure remained lower than usual until mid-October. We
were burdened with more rain than was ideal for mid-season
harvesting. Fortunately, most of the sensitive varieties were
already in the winery. Our vineyard crews' dedication to
canopy management is a big reason we get the quality fruit
we do, even during challenging conditions.
Harvest
Vineyard Source: 93%
Old Mission Peninsula, 7%
Leelanau Peninsula
Food Pairing
Try this wine with spicy Thai or Indian cuisine, classic French
and German dishes (with lots of cream or butter), or the
umami-driven realms of charcuterie and aged cheeses.
