Location: Finger Lakes, NY
Alcohol: 12.3%
Bright and fruity, even after 4 years on the lees. An intriguing melon rind and green herbal edge to the candied citrus peel and bitter almond aromas. The richness of the palate is countered by mouthwatering acidity and persistent, prickly bubbles. A classy and distinctive style.
All hand harvested grapes were whole cluster pressed with a long and gentle press cycle. After racking, the juice was fermented at low temperature. After racking, the Riesling was aged on the fine lees over the winter and early spring. In February 2018, the Riesling was bottled using the traditional sparkling wine method with a second fermentation in the bottle. The second fermentation slowly progressed in a temperature controlled room set at 56 F for several months. It was then riddled and disgorged during the early summer 2022 after a little more than 4 years of aging on the lees.
The White Springs vineyard is located on the North-West side of Seneca Lake; just outside the city of Geneva.