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2023 ESTATE RIESLING

VINEYARD SOURCE

Figgins Estate Vineyard

AGING PROFILE

Fermented slowly at cool temperatures in a stainless-steel tank

PRODUCTION

270 Cases

RELEASE DATE

April 2024

 
 

Winemaker’s Notes

Brilliant golden yellow in color. This Riesling sports a boisterous nose of Asian pear, candied lemon rind, and golden delicious apple cider with subtle notes of pineapple. These crisp, bright fruit notes are also reflected on the palate. The wine has a smooth midpalate balanced by a fantastic line of acidity rippling through the slightly off-dry, long-lasting finish.

Vintage Notes 

As we put the last of the 2023’s to barrel, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of deep gratitude for a truly wonderful growing season. We entered the season with a winter that would not loosen its grip, but then the weather seemed to skip our normal spring entirely and move straight into summer in late April. We had nearly simultaneous bud break in all varietals at Figgins Estate Vineyard, which is quite unusual. Despite one two-day heat wave, the summer was one of the most pleasant I can ever remember. Harvest was drama-free, generous, and proceeded at a steady pace. The young wines in barrel have stunning potential, with amazing color, density of fruit, and supple tannins. I can’t wait to see them evolve over the next two years!

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Critical Acclaim

94 - Owen Bargreen

A dry, outstanding Riesling from the Walla Walla Valley, the 2023 FIGGINS Riesling was sourced from the high elevation FIGGINS Estate Vineyard.  Weighing in at under 10 G/L (5.3), this delivers a fleshy texture with a fabulous sense of weight. White peach, star jasmine water and ripe cantaloupe flavors parade with copious minerals on the palate. A total joy to drink, don’t serve this too young to take in the beautiful sense of weight and verve. Drink 2024-2034

 
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