2022 Ara Riesling

93 Points – Decanter. A perfect expression of Riesling with racy acidity and a weighty mouthfeel, notes of tropical, stone, and citrus fruits, and a long sand dollar 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 were often shown through the creation of his first wines.

Only 150 cases produced!

Flavor Notes

Nectarine
Starfruit
Oyster Shell
Pineapple

2022 Ara Riesling is a Dry wine.

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93 Points | Decanter - A dry Riesling from Oregon's top Riesling house, the Ara is a wine comprised of two sites with varied soil types—Tingly aromatics of candied lime peel, mandarin skin and smoky crushed slate. The mouth-watering acids are draped all over the palate as grilled lemon and pineapple flavours meld perfectly together.

Clive Pursehouse
This dry and complex Riesling has thirst-quenching acidity with generous notes of tropical and citrus fruits and a long, saline finish.
Jillian Barnhart
Sommelier
This Riesling would pair beautifully with a grilled peach salad with walnuts and a honey vinaigrette.
Josh Forkner
Culinary Director
What might be referred to as our flagship riesling, the 2022 Ara is an exhilarating romp showcasing a harmonious blend of the Brooks Estate and Yamhill Vineyard. Jasmine, white pear, nectarine and orange blossom dominate the nose as zesty lemon peel, golden apple and sand dollar paint the palate. Weighty and yet linear, this stunner is not to be missed!
Tom Weber
Enologist

Winemaking Notes

Heavy frost in April delayed flowering and pushed back the season. Cool temperatures in May and June further delayed the vintage. The fear was that the grapes wouldn't ripen in time for harvest if the rain and cold weather came in early October as usual.
Luckily July and August saw hot temperatures that helped accelerate ripening, and temperatures remained warm, and the rains held off until mid-October, allowing for an extended ripening period.
We let our grapes hang out until the last possible minute, just before the rain and cold weather hit. The 2022 harvest was fast and furious, to say the least! The resultant wines are stunningly balanced and expressive. A truly classic Oregon vintage!

Type
White
Varietal
Riesling
Vintage
2022
Vineyards
Brooks Estate, Yamhill
Filtration
Cross-Flow
Case production
150
Crush format
Straight to press
Bottling date
2023-04-21
Vessel
Stainless
Alcohol percentage
12.5
Residual sugar
5.92 g/L
Ph
3
Acid
9 g/L

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