Winemaker's Notes
To retain the delicacy and refined structure of Riesling, careful handling was utilized throughout the winemaking process. Picked under the dark shade of night, the grapes were pressed whole-cluster to maximize the delicate fruit character and avoid any bitterness. A long, cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks retained the fruity-floral components and further enhanced complexity and balance of flavors. Just before the wine fermented completely dry, winemaker Joe Kidd reduced temperatures further, leaving
