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Wine Profile

Production Notes

Varietal Composition: 100% Riesling

Winemaker Notes

A beautifully aromatic wine, our standout Royal Slope Riesling is bright with lemon curd, candied ginger, tropical fruit, and jasmine flower on the nose. A medley of refreshing green apple, pineapple and pear grace the palate and are complemented by grapefruit pith and blood orange. The wine is well-balanced, with a plush and pleasurable texture that makes for an engaging experience.

Production

After a cold, wet spring in the Royal Slope AVA delayed budbreak by a couple of weeks, the arrival of consistent summer heat and sunshine helped the vines to catch up and fully ripen. Even so, because of the Royal Slope’s high elevation it is regularly cooler than lower elevation vineyards, making it ideal for Riesling. With no unexpected heat or rain events during harvest, we were able to pick exactly when we wished, yielding grapes with bright acidity, soaring tropical aromatics, and exceptional mouthfeel.