Our winemaker, James, started his career in the Finger Lakes region and was once the assistant winemaker at the winery he worked with to create this beautiful Riesling. 2025 was a wonderful growing season that produced a lovely vintage. This Riesling is a blend of several vineyard blocks, each of which was fermented with a focus on bringing out the best of the terroir. Some of the blocks were fermented entirely in steel to protect the vinosity of the fruit and bring out the freshness in the wine; others used neutral oak during elevage to add weight and a sumptuous texture. Residual sugar management played a central role in the wine’s development, with the intention of creating a beautifully balanced off-dry style. Some lots were arrested with significant residual sugar, and others were allowed to ferment to complete dryness. One of the lots was even wild-fermented in a clay amphora, while another was back-sweetened with unfermented Riesling juice. The result is a compelling expression of world-class Riesling, harmonious, energetic, and immensely rewarding. The wine shimmers with a brilliant platinum-gold hue. Aromas leap from the glass with an enticing mélange of tropical fruits highlighted by lychee, star fruit, and delicate floral notes. These vibrant flavors carry seamlessly onto the palate, where richness and freshness exist in perfect balance. Concentrated fruit, supple texture, and a lingering finish are complemented by a refreshing thread of acidity that brings precision and lift. Drink through 2031.