2023 First Pick Riesling
This First Pick Riesling shows aromatics of a mineral quality like fresh rain falling in a forest, alongside a bubbling stream and river rock. The highlights of raw mushroom and nuttiness on the nose are classic characteristics of botrytis, or Noble rot. On the palate, forward fruit of candied lemon peel and tangerine lend a brightness to this First Pick Riesling beautifully showcasing Oregon terroir. Ⓥ
This First Pick Riesling shows aromatics of a mineral quality like fresh rain falling in a forest, alongside a bubbling stream and river rock. The highlights of raw mushroom and nuttiness on the nose are classic characteristics of botrytis, or Noble rot. On the palate, forward fruit of candied lemon peel and tangerine lend a brightness to this First Pick Riesling beautifully showcasing Oregon terroir. Ⓥ
At David Hill, Riesling is harvested in three phases, hand selecting the clusters. For our First Pick Riesling, clusters are chosen that have been affected by botrytis. Fermented in stainless steel for 6 months, expressing the noble qualities and a freshness on the palate.
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Varietal | Riesling |
| Appellation | Willamette Valley |
| Vineyard | David Hill Vineyards |
| Acid | .76g/100ml |
| PH | 3.21 |
| Aging | Fermented and aged in stainless steel for 6 months |
| Residual Sugar | .18g/100ml |
| Alcohol | 14.30% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 54 |
2023 was a great growing season in the Willamette Valley, and a particularly favorable vintage in the Tualatin Valley AVA. The spring was wet and cool, which culminated in and early May bud break. The growing season was short as June was warm and July and August were hot, but there were no extreme weather events or dynamics that might present threats or problems in the vineyard. The consistent heat ripened the fruit and produced a rich concentration of flavor and weight, but the cooler nights in late summer and early fall - especially at the vineyard’s elevation, helped develop acidity in the fruit to give lift and support the richness of the vintage.
