Whole Cluster Riesling
Whole Cluster Riesling

Whole Cluster Riesling

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Whole Cluster Riesling is made by fermenting entire clusters of hand-harvested Riesling grapes rather than separating fruit from stems before pressing. This Old World-inspired method extracts more phenolic complexity from the skins and stems, adding subtle texture and a layered aromatic profile. The result is a Riesling that walks the line between lean precision and structured richness, with white peach, Meyer lemon, lime blossom, crushed stone, green tea, flint, and fennel pollen over a mineral-driven, tension-filled palate.

Vintage: 2023

Varietal: Riesling

Harvest Date: October 14-30, 2023

Alcohol: 11.5

Sugar: 0.75%

Aging: Aged on lees for 8 months before racking

Appearance: Pale gold with silver-green highlights

Aroma: White peach, Meyer lemon, lime blossom, crushed stone, green tea, flint, fennel pollen

Taste: Meyer lemon, white peach, crushed stone, green tea, dry finish, mineral-driven

Mouthfeel: Tightly focused, dry extract, stony minerality, crisp acidity, long finish

Body: Medium

Omnivore Recipe(s): Roast chicken with preserved lemon; Lake fish with tarragon

Vegetarian Recipe(s): Savory onion tart; Herbed goat cheese and cucumber wraps

Vegan Recipe(s): Celery root salad; Almond risotto with grilled leeks

93 Points - Decanter Magazine

Terroir Insight

The Riesling grapes for this wine come from our estate vineyards on Old Mission Peninsula, where glacial deposits of sandy loam and mineral-rich marl lend a signature tautness to the wines. Whole cluster fermentation magnifies that natural edge, emphasizing linearity over volume and structure over fruit weight. This is Riesling for those who enjoy wines with backbone, tension, and detail.

Cellaring Note

Built to age with elegance, this wine will evolve gracefully over the next 5-8 years. Expect the emergence of dried citrus peel, petrol, beeswax, and savory herbal notes with time in bottle.

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