2023 Cahiers Riesling

97 Points | James Suckling- The Cahiers Riesling comes from esteemed vineyards throughout Willamette Valley blended together to form this icon. On the nose we find crabapple skin, green currant, cut metal, and a whiff of petrol followed by a bountiful med + body with tropical fruit on the palate, such as mango, guava, and roasted pineapple. A lingering sweet and sour finish. Just a smudge of residual sugar to balance the high acid. A perfect option for guests undecided about what to drink- Cahiers never misses.

96 Points | Jeb Dunnuck

On the nose we find crabapple skin, green currant, cut metal, and a whiff of petrol followed by a bountiful med + body with tropical fruit on the palate, such as mango, guava, and roasted pineapple. A sweet and sour finish. Just a smudge of residual sugar to balance the high acid. 

Flavor Notes

Pineapple
Pear
Lemon Drop Candy
Iron

2023 Cahiers Riesling is a Medium Dry wine.

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Winemaking Notes

The 2023 was a growing season kicked off with a late budbreak, reminiscent of 2011. Following budbreak, a sudden shift to warm, dry, weather marked the season, with only one June rain event.

Ideal summer weather prevailed until a brief hot spell in August, progressing smoothly until rains in September, which delayed picking but alleviated drought stress.

Overall, fruit quality remained excellent, with balanced acidity and moderate sugars. While rain disrupted harvest timing, some have beautiful concentration, exceptional freshness and flavors.

Type
White
Varietal
Riesling
Region
Oregon
Appellation
Willamette Valley
Vintage
2023
Vineyards
Erratic Oak Vineyard, Orchard Fold, Muska Vineyard.
Case production
230
Aging
6 months on fine lees.
Fermentation
Stainless steel.
Bottling date
2024-04-04
Harvest date
2023-10-08
Alcohol percentage
12.0%
Residual sugar
17.83 g/L
Ph
3.05
Acid
8.41 g/L

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