2021 Ara Riesling
A stunningly dry and bright Riesling with riper notes of star fruit and apple, zippy acidity, and a lemon meringue pie finish.
Ara is the name of a constellation and is one of the very first riesling labels Jimi Brooks created after founding Brooks in 1998. Jimi’s passion and interests in mythology and astrology often were shown through the creation of his first wines.
Only 225 cases produced!
Flavor Notes
2021 Ara Riesling is a Dry wine.
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Brooks has it all — Great story, great people, great wines.
A beautifully bright and balanced dry Riesling with notes of golden apple, fresh-cut hay, lemon, and fleur de sel with crisp and lively acidity.
Sommelier
Pair with salt-roasted asparagus with lemon aioli, toasted slivered almonds, shaved manchego cheese, and top the dish off with some chive blossom for a hint of spice.
Chef
A blend of volcanic and marine sedimentary sites in the Willamette Valley, this wine shows complex notes of citrus peel, tangerine, baked apple, and hints of brioche. On the palate, vibrant citrus and a voluminous mid-palate marry beautifully with a crisp and salivating saline finish.
Enologist
Winemaking Notes
Rain events at the beginning of bloom diminished yields, and a dry summer was punctuated with unprecedented heatwaves. The timing worked in our favor since the heat happened pre-veraison, and the vines handled it well.
Harvest started in early September, but lower temperatures across the state allowed for a long and measured harvest season, with harvest extending into mid-October.
No disease, high sugars, balanced acids, and great flavors. 2021 will undoubtedly rank as one of the top Oregon vintages.
- Type
- White
- Varietal
- Riesling
- Region
- Oregon
- Appellation
- Willamette Valley
- Vintage
- 2021
- Vineyards
- Brooks Estate, Yamhill
- Filtration
- Cross-Flow
- Case production
- 225
- Crush format
- Straight to press
- Bottling date
- 2022-05-05
- Vessel
- Stainless
- Alcohol percentage
- 12.5
- Residual sugar
- 7.74 g/L
- Ph
- 2.99
- Acid
- 8.3 g/L
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