The 2011 Joel Gott Riesling has aromas of mandarin, key lime, stone fruit and honeysuckle. Bright acidity on the front of the palate is followed by a mouthwatering finish. The wine is dry in style with a small amount of residual sugar balancing the wine’s natural acidity.

Washington’s cool weather climate is ideal for Riesling. Cool nighttime temperatures allow for longer than average hang times, which give flavors time to mature, prevent sugar levels from getting too high, and help retain natural acidity in the fruit. The 2011 vintage was a particularly cold one, creating added minerality and greater depth on the palate. White aromatic grapes like Riesling are susceptible to oxidation before being pressed and fermented, so after harvesting the fruit from vineyards in the Yakima Valley AVA in Columbia Valley, it’s pressed and fermented nearby. Once fermented, the wine then makes its way down to Napa Valley where our wine team creates the final blend before bottling.

Varietal:
100% Riesling
Appellation:
Washington
Columbia Valley
Barrel:
100% Stainless Steel
Alcohol:
12.8%
Release date:
September 2011