Long Shadows Vintners "Poet's Leap" Riesling, 2023

Washington, (Walla Walla AVA)

100% Riesling

12.4%

* Sustainably Farmed

 

The 2022 Poet’s Leap is sourced from old vine Riesling grown at Sagemoor’s Gamache Vineyard. Planted in the mid-1980s, this is a cooler site than other parts of the Columbia Valley. Riesling grown here is notable for its bright acidity and appealing citrus character. A small amount ofBacchus Vineyard’s German clone Riesling and Yakima Valley’s DuBrul Vineyard grapes round out the blend, adding minerality, stone fruit, and heightened aromatics to the finished wine.

 

TASTING NOTES: Juicy kumquat and lively grapefruit aromas and flavors are laced with hints of white peach and honey with a pleasing streak of minerality throughout. Beautifully balanced with just the right amount of racy acidity, the off-dry finish is long and clean.

 

FOOD PAIRINGS: sautéed fish with fresh vegetables, Southeast Asian cuisine, or meats matched with a fruit salsa.