2023 Orchard Fold Riesling

"White peach, nectarine, honey, honeysuckle blossom, chamomile, and cardamom create a beautifully perfumed nose. The palate carries those generous aromatics into bright notes of lemon, lime, and grapefruit, with sweetness, texture, and acidity all finding perfect balance. This vintage feels a little more acid-driven than previous years while still delivering the richness Orchard Fold is known for. Around Brooks we joke that this is the wine that pairs with absolutely everything—we've even talked about making a T-shirt that says, "But did you try it with Orchard Fold?"

"Orchard Fold announces itself. Unfolding into guava, kumquat, white peach, plus a trace of Juicy-Fruit that you almost convince yourself you imagined. The acidity keeps everything clean, almost measured. It is the sort of wine that doesn't ask you to decide what you want. It only asks that you keep paying attention. The aromatics never seem to leave. Neither, for that matter, does the impulse to pour another glass."

"This wine opens with fragrant aromas of honeysuckle, a hint of anise, crisp Granny Smith apple, and ripe peach. The palate is vibrant and layered, blending fresh orchard fruit with juicy peach and tropical mango, supported by bright, medium-plus acidity. A lingering finish leaves a graceful impression of floral notes and ripe fruit, creating a wine that is both refreshing and richly expressive."