2021 SRH Riesling
Sta. Rita Hills
91 points - Wine Enthusiast
93 points & Double Gold - OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition
93 points & Double Gold - OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition
Riesling's allure over other white wine is the necessary precision and attention to detail that goes into making this wonderfully versatile noble grape as well as maintaining its racy acidity and interestingly complex flavor profile.
Winemaker Bruce McGuire creates his Dry Riesling from grapes sourced exclusively from the Lafond Vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills. A unique blend of calcium rich marine sediment and river deposited soil contributes to the fruit’s well-developed minerality.
McGuire limits the sugar levels, and uses stainless steel fermentation to highlight the bright fruit in this dry Riesling.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Riesling
Vineyard Designation
Sta. Rita Hills
Harvest Date
Oct. 15, 2021
Sugar
23.1 Brix
Acid
.72
pH
3.13
Bottling Date
Aug. 25, 2022
Residual Sugar
Dry
Alcohol %
14.1
Wine Enthusiast
91
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The 2021 SRH Riesling is pale-straw in color with platinum reflections. Aromas of bright lemon, lychee and lily meet flavors of honeysuckle, green papaya, and wet slate. This dry Riesling is a versatile, food-friendly wine that pairs well with anything from Asian cuisine to roasted vegetables.
Vineyard Notes
100% Lafond Vineyard
Production Notes
100% stainless steel fermentation at cool temperature
Production: 311 cases
Winemaker Notes
This Riesling was planted in 2006 to three recommended clones. We are one of the few growers of Riesling in the Sta. Rita Hills. Over the years, we have made 4 or 5 wines at different sweetness levels. This wine is dry and great before or with dinner. Asian and Indian food work well with the flavors. Orange blossom aromas lead to flavors of nectarine and apricot with bright acidity.