2022 Ridgecrest Estate Gruner Veltliner

Producer: Ribbon Ridge    
Region: Ribbon Ridge, Willamette Valley, Oregon  
Varietal: Gruner Veltliner 
Year: 2022 

Wine Enthusiast, 

"Aged five months in a combination of concrete egg and neutral French oak, this Grüner Veltliner begins with aromas of peach tarts and a sweet citrus and cherry note reminiscent of Swedish Fish. The wine's smooth, velvety texture escorts flavors of yellow apples, spearmint, lime and wet rocks. Modest acidity." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"The nose teases us with honeysuckle, juicy golden fruit, and classic ginger and white pepper that are characteristic of Grüner. The palate follows up with the commiserate candied ginger, ripe melon, peach candies, and lime zest one would expect from such a luscious nose. There are spice and herbal undertones to the palate, showing more zesty acid, some cilantro and sage, light ginger and pepper, and finishes with fleshy, mouth-watering lychee and kiwi fruits, and length, brightness, and tension that will ensure this wine will age very well, and will gain heft and palate richness with time in bottle. Lovely today and tomorrow." 

Alcohol: 13.2% 

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