Spending 40 months on tirage, with Riesling fruit coming from old vines planted over 50 years ago, this unique sparkling wine is my first from Oregon. Sporting just a touch of residual sugar to even out the elevated acidity, it delivers notes of salty lemon peel, white stone fruit, orange blossom, Key Lime zest, toasted bread, and just a hint of petrol. The mousse is aggressive but evens out after a few minutes in the glass. I adored the salty sea breeze and mineral finish. 300 cases were made. This should drink well over the next decade or more.
| Rating | Value | Drink |
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| 93 |
$55 |
2022-2034 |
| Country | Region | Appellation |
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| United States |
Oregon |
Willamette Valley, McMinnville |
| Editor | Issue | Importer |
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| J. Young |
June, 2022 |
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