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
