2023PhelpsCreekPioneerBlockRiesling

The vintage provided extended hang-time, resulting in a generous, high-quality Riesling harvest. Whole clusters were gently pressed,�/p>

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The vintage provided extended hang-time, resulting in a generous, high-quality Riesling harvest. Whole clusters were gently pressed, with ageing in stainless steel to preserve freshness and purity. Planted in 1981, this 1.5-acre Riesling block lies on stony, mineral-rich soils below the Missoula Flood plains. Grown with sustainable practices, the fruit’s natural acidity is balanced by slight residual sweetness. Sourced from vineyards lying just below the level reached by the ancient Missoula floods, the site is rich in cobbles and underlying minerality. This Riesling is sharply crisp, with a touch of residual sugar balanced by vibrant acidity, ideal for fans of