2023 Royer Riesling

94+ Points | Jeb Dunnuck

How beautiful Royer is. Ground lime skin, wet stone, crisp green currant, and sweet orange. Vibrant and as nourishing as a summer rain. Wash yourself clean of past seasons and be free to new experiences. The moment is upon you. Get lost in the Pacific Northwest.

Flavor Notes

Lemon
Satsuma
Lemongrass
Slate

2023 Royer Riesling is a Dry wine.

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Dave McIntyre, Washington Post
"White and yellow peach lead the nose, followed by mandarin, Meyer lemon, key lime, and a touch of white pepper, coriander, and fresh ginger. The palate shifts almost entirely into citrus, with ruby red grapefruit, lemon, and lime taking center stage. Bone dry and acid-driven, this wine feels energetic and focused from start to finish. I love how the nose promises generous stone fruit while the palate surprises you with bright, mouthwatering citrus."
Jen Cossey
General Manager/Sommelier
"There is something effortless about Royer. Ground lime skin, Wet stone, Green Currant, Sweet orange. Everything arrives quietly, held together by a brightness that feels like sunlight than rain. You leave behind the weight of other seasons without noticing you've done it. The moment is already here. Royer has a way of asking you to stay. Will you listen?"
Jakob Bailey
Production Associate
"Bright and expressive, this wine opens with delicate aromas of acacia blossom, fresh lemon, grapefruit, white peach, and a distinctive wet stone minerality. The palate is crisp and vibrant, layering citrus and Granny Smith apple with juicy white peach, all carried by refreshing acidity and a medium-minus body. A lingering, mineral-driven finish leaves the wine feeling clean, elegant, and exceptionally food-friendly."
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
Royer Vineyard.
Case production
200
Aging
Aged on fine lees in stainless steel tanks.
Crush format
Hand harvested, whole cluster pressed.
Fermentation
Stainless steel fermentation vessels.
Bottling date
2024-04-03
Harvest date
2023-10-10
Vessel
Stainless steel.
Alcohol percentage
12%
Residual sugar
0.9 g/L
Ph
2.89
Acid
7.46 g/L

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