DeLille Cellars
Sagemoor Riesling 2021
Columbia Valley
Desire for discovery and endless curiosity are integral to the philosophy of winemaking at DeLille. The ambitious challenge in the cellar is to improve constantly through continuous experimentation with winemaking techniques, vineyard sources and wine styles. Riesling, one of the founding varietals of Washington State, benefits from the warm days and cool nights of the Columbia Valley, producing wines of generous fruit flavors, well balanced by brisk acidity. The higher elevation of the White Bluffs allows for a longer growing season, adding hang time complexity to the fruit from the Gamache (52%) and Dionysus (48%) Vineyards.
Vineyard
Sagemoor comes from the Gamache and Dionysus vineyards, managed by Sagemoor Vineyards, with elevations ranging between 800-900 feet. Mostly sand loam, soils in this area.
Winemaking
Whole cluster pressing for extra time to extract phenolics. Fermented in stainless steel. 8g/L residual sugar
Vintage Note
2021 was a warm growing season in Washington marked by a record shattering heat event in late June and, in some cases, historically low yields at harvest. While the crop was much smaller than growers and winemakers would have liked, all were pleased with quality. – washingtonwine.org
Tasting Note
White peach, lychee and preserved lemon initially jump out of the glass. Tropical bubble gum, sweet basil, and a hint of petrichor come to mind with the second pass.
Color
White
Appellation
Columbia Valley
Alcohol
14.1%
Suggested Retail Price
$35
