World renowned. Washington grown.
2005 Two Vines Riesling
Good Value - Connoisseurs' Guide to CA Wine
Recommended Holiday Wine - Washington Post
Tasting Notes
“Delicate aromas of apricot, spiced peach and grapefruit lead to a finish that is crisp yet subtly sweet and fruity.” -Ray Einberger, Winemaker
Growing Season
- August 15 marked the beginning of the earliest harvest on record.
- Warm summer months contributed to the uniformity of berry maturation.
- A temperature drop in late summer cooled the vineyards and allowed the grapes extra hang time to enhance flavor and aromatic development.
- Moderate weather conditions during harvest contributed to mature fruit with intense flavors, good sugar development, and high natural acidity across varietals.
Vineyards
- Columbia Valley vineyards are seated east of the Cascade Mountain range. Up to 14,000 feet high, the mountains effectively block eastward-moving wet weather systems from the Pacific Ocean.
- Just 6 to 8 inches of rainfall reach the growing region annually. Vineyards are 100% drip irrigation.
- The soils have low fertility and low water-holding capacity, allowing precise control of vine growth patterns.
- Vines are planted north to south on south and southeast facing slopes.
Vinification
- At pressing, the juice cold settled for two days.
- Juice was inoculated with Steinberger and Premier Cuvée yeasts to initiate the 20-30 day fermentation.
- Cool temperatures throughout the winemaking process enhanced the naturally clean, floral character and crisp acidity.
Technical Data
- Total acidity: 0.79 g/100ml
- pH: 2.98
- Alcohol: 11.50%
- Sugar: 3.5 g/100ml