2023 Kiss the Ground White
This Riesling brings together fruit from some of the Willamette Valley’s historic vineyards, creating a wine that’s both classic and approachable. Bright tropical aromas, fresh lemon, and a subtle note of beeswax lead into a crisp, dry palate that keeps you coming back for another sip.
This exceptional white blend was produced exclusively for our friends at the nonprofit, Kiss the Ground and is only available directly through Brooks.
Flavor Notes
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"Bright, generous, and incredibly approachable, this Riesling layers lemon, pear, and nectarine over lively acidity and finishes with a beautiful mineral note that reminds me of oyster shell. It's the kind of wine that feels just as comfortable on a weeknight table as it does at a special dinner."
General Manager/Sommelier
Production Associate
"If I were pouring this with dinner, I'd reach for seared scallops topped with diced pear and preserved lemon. It feels like the kind of pairing where both the wine and the food get even better together."
Senior Tasting Lead
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
- Blend
- Region
- Oregon
- Appellation
- Willamette Valley
- Vintage
- 2021
- Vineyards
- Meyer, Orchard Fold, Hyland, Sunset View, Vitae Springs, Miranda.
- Filtration
- Cross-Flow
- Case production
- 23
- Aging
- Aged on fine lees in stainless steel tanks.
- Crush format
- Hand harvested, whole cluster pressed.
- Fermentation
- Stainless steel fermentation vessels.
- Bottling date
- 2024-04-04
- Vessel
- Stainless steel.
- Alcohol percentage
- 12.5
- Residual sugar
- 1.48 g/L
- Ph
- 2.98
- Acid
- 8.12 g/L
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