Esprit Riesling
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Esprit, loosely translated as "soul" from French, is made from early harvested Riesling grapes to create a light and brightly tart style of wine. The lively palate accentuates mineral and citrus notes.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
Riesling
Appellation
Finger Lakes
Harvest Date
October 6, 2021
Acid
.69%
pH
3.06
Fermentation
Yeasts: DV10 | Temperature: 60 F Length: 22 days
Bottling Date
March 23, 2022
Residual Sugar
.8%
Alcohol %
8
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Our Dry Riesling has aromas reminiscent of mandarin, melon and jasmine. Elegantly balanced by crisp acidity, the flavors evolve across the palate into a juicy citrus; tangelo like finish.
Awards
2018 American Wine Society Commercial Wine Competition: 92pts - Gold, 2018 New York Wine Classic Wine Competition: Silver, 2018 Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition: Silver, 2018 Canberra International Riesling Challenge: Bronze; 2019 American Fine Wine Competition: 91 pts - Silver; 2019 Tasters Guild International Wine Judging: Silver; 2019 Great American International Wine Competition - Bronze; 2019 Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition: Bronze
Vineyard Notes
80% Knapp Vineyards, West side of Cayuga Lake
20% Varick Farms, West side of Cayuga Lake
Production Notes
Yeasts: VIN 13 | Temperature: 55⁰-60⁰F
Production
Cases Produced 900