2024 Ara Riesling

"Always a staff favorite and it's easy to see why. This gorgeous wine is defined by complexity paired with playfulness with classic Riesling aromatics that are elevated with spicy, peppercorn, notes. Aromatics and flavor characters come together with notes of pineapple, meyer lemon, papaya, ripe peach, nectarine with some secondary characteristics of lemon thyme, peach leaf, orange and peach blossom, lime leaf. This wine calls for Thai or Indian food but great on it's own as well. It has the ability to age for several years but you don't have to wait to enjoy it today either."

"The nose is bright and layered, showing lemon, white peach, fresh herbs, honeysuckle, and grassy notes with a subtle waxy nuance. On the palate, zesty lemonade flavors are joined by bell pepper, mango, and nectarine, supported by high acidity and a medium body that carry through to a long, lingering finish.

"A magnificent prodigy. From the moment the wine is open, it brightens the room. Zippy lime juice, lemongrass, and pineapple meet a slight metallic undertone and phenolic richness. Ripping acidity carries through to a clean, focused finish that lingers in the glass even after the wine has left it. Full of life. Will age beautifully in 5+ years."