Late Harvest Riesling
Late Harvest Riesling
Late Harvest Riesling
Late Harvest Riesling

Late Harvest Riesling

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Late Harvest Riesling is a defining wine for Chateau Grand Traverse and a benchmark for late harvest whites in the Midwest. Crafted from 100% Riesling grown in Northern Michigan's cool-climate vineyards, it is harvested later in the season to achieve higher natural sugar levels while preserving bright acidity. Fermented slowly at low temperatures in stainless steel, it offers baked apple, ripe pear, peach nectar, honeycomb, tropical notes, and citrus peel with elegant sweetness and a clean persistent finish.

Vintage: 2023

Varietal: Riesling

Harvest Date: October 22, 2022

Alcohol: 10

Sugar: 5.20%

Aging: Steel aged

Appearance: Golden straw

Aroma: Baked apple, ripe pear, peach nectar, honeycomb

Taste: Baked apple, peach nectar, honeycomb, ripe pear, vibrant sweetness, clean finish

Mouthfeel: Luxurious yet vibrant, stone fruit, tropical notes, citrus peel, elegant sweetness, clean persistent finish

Body: Medium

Omnivore Recipe(s): Roasted duck with peach compote; Prosciutto-wrapped grilled pineapple

Vegetarian Recipe(s): Brie and honey tart with thyme; Sweet potato and goat cheese gratin

Vegan Recipe(s): Carrot-ginger soup with coconut milk; Baked pear with maple syrup and toasted almonds

Gold Medal: 2021 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Terroir Insight

Grown on the glacially carved slopes of Old Mission Peninsula, the fruit benefits from sandy loam soils, long daylight hours, and the moderating effect of Lake Michigan. These unique growing conditions slow ripening, preserve acidity, and encourage extended hang time-ideal for the nuanced sugar/acid balance required in late harvest wines. Unlike similar expressions from Germany's Mosel or Washington's Yakima Valley, this wine reflects Northern Michigan's leaner structure and bracing minerality, offering a signature profile that is less syrupy and more refined.

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