2023 Lone Star Riesling

Aged for nine months on fine lees in a large neutral foudre create a round mouthfeel and an ever so slight toasty edge. Sun crisp apple, toasted pineapple, yellow raspberry, and pear. A wonderful treat. 

Flavor Notes

Apple
Chamomile
Quince
Pineapple

2023 Lone Star Riesling is a Dry wine.

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Dave McIntyre, Washington Post
"Lemon, lime, grapefruit, kiwi, and star fruit leading the way on the nose. A touch of residual sugar gives the palate just enough texture without ever feeling sweet, beautifully balanced by vibrant acidity and a long finish. This has become a staff favorite, and it's easy to see why. It's one of those Rieslings, that seems to pair with just about everything, and coming from such an iconic vineyard, it's easy to understand why Lone Star has earned its reputation."
Jen Cossey
General Manager/Sommelier
"A Riesling with some shoulders to it. Broad and structured, finely tuned like a custom-tailored suit. Aged for nine months on fine lees in large neutral foudre, it develops a round mouthfeel with an ever-so-slight toasty edge. Suncrisp apple, toasted pineapple, yellow raspberry, and pear unfold across the palate. A wonderful treat."
Jakob Bailey
Production Associate
"Fresh and aromatic, this wine opens with inviting notes and geranium blossom, ripe pear, quince, yellow apple, and a subtle hint of fresh asparagus. The palate is bright and focused, showcasing crisp lemon, pear, quince, and orchard fruit, supported by lively acidity with a light, elegant body. It's clean, refreshing finish makes it a versatile pairing for seafood, fresh salads, and seasonal vegetables."
Tim Mance
Senior Tasting Lead

Winemaking Notes

The 2023 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. Harvest commenced in late 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 fruit still met the 100-day bloom-to-harvest rule, suggesting no significant quality differences pre- and post- rain. 2023 wines will have beautiful concentration, exceptional freshness, and flavors.

Type
White
Region
Oregon
Appellation
Eola-Amity Hills
Vintage
2023
Vineyards
Lone Star Vineyard.
Case production
400
Aging
Aged on fine lees in large format oak fourdre.
Crush format
Hand harvested, whole-cluster pressed into oak fourdre and stainless steel.
Fermentation
Oak foudre and stainless-steel tanks.
Bottling date
2024-06-18
Harvest date
2023-10-07
Vessel
Large format foudre.
Alcohol percentage
12.0%
Residual sugar
5.75 g/L
Ph
2.99
Acid
8.39 g/L

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