2021 Semi-Dry Riesling
92 points by James Suckling: A long thread of acidity counters the well-calibrated ripeness in this riesling. Aromas and flavors of honeyed almonds, caramelized apricots and yellow plums finish on a note of almond blossoms. Attractive detail and balance. Drink or hold.
There are seven mature estate Riesling vineyards at KLV – Goldman, Evergreen Lek, Falling Man, Ernesto Lucie, 20 Rows, Upper Lower Eastside. Every spring, the winemaking team blind tastes all of the Riesling lots to determine which vineyards will be bottled under their own label. Once the team determines the vineyard bottlings, trials on the remaining vineyard lots are assembled and tasted to determine the final blends for the Dry and Semi-Dry Riesling.
Our estate-grown Riesling was hand-harvested, de-stemmed and gently pressed. We ferment in stainless steel at very low temperatures for 9-10 weeks. Aged on fine lees for 10 months and naturally cold stabilized. Vegan friendly
Vineyard Composition:
38% Falling Man
28% Evergreen Lek
21% Twenty Rows
9% Lower East Side
4% Upper East Side
