The Riesling we always wanted to produce; energetic and soulful. It absolutely electrifies your senses. Beeswax, apricot, Mexican lime and white flowers. Delicate and lively on the palate with incredible lift and energy. The definition of ethereal. Citrus oil, lime juice and wet stones. Classic Riesling savory and complex notes of petrol. Salty and packed with kinetic energy. Defined by minerality, precision and absolute focus. Like a ray of sunshine on our cold Sta Rita Hills vineyards. So elegant and lithe, but also generous with fruit density. The finest Riesling to date. Shows off the intense concentration of the white wines from vintage 2024. Lightning bolt in a bottle.
Matt Dees, Winemaker
Varietal:
Riesling
Vineyard:
91% Bentrock Vineyard (cl. 1, 23, 12), 9% Radian Vineyard (cl. 1, 23)
Appellation:
Sta Rita Hills
Ageing:
11 months in 50% large format neutral oak, 50% stainless steel tank.
Alcohol:
12.5%
Case Production:
166
All things in winegrowing are cyclical and interlinked between vintages. A cold and cloudy spring in 2023 that caused the buds to not receive very much sunlight gave us shoots with very little fruit in 2024. Difficult cool conditions during flowering further diminished our yields resulting in a reduction from 2023 yields that often topped 40%. This caused incredible concentration throughout the fruit in our vineyards. A few warm spells in early September helped to even out the clusters on each vine and helped slowly push the grapes towards ripeness. A slow maturation allowed the development of incredible flavors while maintaining exceptional freshness. The resulting wines are absolutely concentrated and pure expressions of our Estate vineyards. They are thrilling.
Matt Dees, Winemaker
Matt Dees, Winemaker
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