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Late Harvest Riesling

2009 Arroyo Seco Riesling

The Fenestra Late Harvest Riesling from the 2009 vintage is a delightful expression of white wine from the esteemed Arroyo Seco region. With a luscious texture, this medium-bodied wine offers a tantalizing balance of bright acidity and pronounced sweetness, making it a perfect companion for desserts or spicy dishes. The fruit intensity is prominent, showcasing vibrant notes of ripe apricot, honey, and citrus that delight the palate. Its low tannins contribute to an overall smooth finish, allowing the rich flavors to shine. This Vollmundig wine is also considered food-friendly, pairing seamlessly with a variety of cuisines.

Tasting notes:


Apricot

Apricot

Peach

Peach

Honey

Honey

Flavor profile:


Acidity High

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Medium Sweet

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


Arroyo Seco

Lying in the middle of the Salinas Valley, the under-appreciated Arroyo Seco AVA is a beacon of cool-climate winemaking in Monterey County. Its vineyards—especially those to the east—are buffeted for much of the day by cold Pacific winds and shrouded by fog. This combines to give Arroyo Seco an extremely long growing season. Soils throughout the AVA are stony, and these stones absorb sunlight to provide additional heat to the vines. While winemakers face a challenging growing environment, the effort is worth it, as the area produces superbly balanced Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling; intriguing Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon perform well in the western part of the AVA.

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