2024 Potter Valley Riesling
For fans of Montelena Riesling, this is one not to miss. On the heels of a chilly 2023 vintage, 2024 roared to life with abundant heat and sunshine. While we can certainly classify the growing season as warm, Potter Valley buffers the peaky extremes better than surrounding areas, allowing for smooth, steady ripening over time.
The aromas are incredibly intense – palpable even before the wine touches the glass. Fresh ginger, jasmine, and lime cascade into ripe peach and apricot. There’s a beautiful balance between citrus and stone fruit. The first sip is concurrently juicy and spicy with dynamic notes of ruby grapefruit, key lime pie, green apple and pineapple.
Candied lemon and orange zest drive the finish, although it’s hard to ignore the peach pie and cinnamon, which are decadent and straight up delicious. This is an excellent example of how California flavor and classic structure combine in a food-friendly, ageable wine.
-Winemaker Matt Crafton
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