ALBA VINEYARDS RIESLING skus_30210783 They are lightly pressed then

They are lightly pressed then in a pneumatic press at a low pressure to get a slow extraction

Beautiful wine that is full and rich and somehow refreshing

The wine macerated on skins for up to three weeks following fermentation

very savory style

candied fruits and the rancio typically found in old cognacs

ALBA VINEYARDS RIESLING skus_30210783 They are lightly pressed thenThe near perfect ripening season in the fall of with warm, sunny days and cool nights was ideal for developing one of the nicest Riesling crops weve harvested at Alba. Fermentation was slow and cold to retain all of the rich, ripe fruit character. The finished wine, while slightly sweet, is well balanced due to the high acidity of the grapes and exhibits enticing floral and peach aromas, with great mineral notes, truly capture this easy drinking