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Winemaker's Notes
Late Harvest Riesling is one of winedom's most hedonistic treats. Our 2006 is bursting with ripe apricots and peaches in the nose and on the palate. The texture is rich, thick and luscious. The ample residual sugar is supported by firm acids and vivid flavors. While drinking beautifully in its youth, this wine will age well into the next decade.

Our 2006 Special Select Late Harvest White Riesling comes from a one-acre block planted in 1997 in the Russian River appellation. Cool temperatures and morning fog from the nearby Pacific Ocean promote the development of Botrytis cinerea, or "noble rot," in the vineyards. This beneficial mold shrivels the grapes, concentrating sugars and intensifying the flavors. To maintain the pure fruit character of the grapes, we fermented and aged the wine in stainless steel and prevented the start of malolactic fermentation.

Varietal: 100% White Riesling
Appellation: Sonoma County
Viticultural Area/Vineyard: Russian River - Saralee's Vineyard
Harvest Date: October 30, 2006
Average Sugar at Harvest: 43° Brix
Average pH (Harvest/Bottling): 3.3/3.5
Average Total Acid (Harvest/Bottling): 1.10g per 100ml
Fermentation/Aging: 100% stainless steel fermentation; primary fermentation arrested prior to completion to preserve natural aromas and flavors
Alcohol by Volume: 9.0%
Residual Sugar: 30g per 100ml
Release Date: Winter 2009
Total Production: 105 cases