Arrowood Viognier Late Harvest Saralee's Vineyard 2005

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Winery:

Arrowood Vineyards and Winery

Varietal:

Riesling

Region:

USA > California > Sonoma County > Russian River Valley

Type:

Dessert/Fortified

Color:

White

Drink Dates:

Drink Now - 2011

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User Tags:  honey, caramel, banana, tropical fruits, (tropical) fruit, nose, stone fruits, floral, fruit, rosaceae 

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What to Expect

Riesling is a chameleon of a grape, able to produce world class wines that range from bone dry to unctuously sweet. Germany is most closely associated with Riesling, where all styles are made and the range of flavors runs the gamut from steely and crisp with crunchy mineral-driven flavors to fresh lime, apple and peach flavored expressions - even rich honied, candied fruit tones in the great dessert wines.

Winemakers Notes

Late Harvest Riesling is one of winedom's most hedonistic treats. Our 2005 is bursting with ripe apricots and peaches in the nose and on the palate. The texture is rich, thick and luscious. The ample residual sugar is supported by firm acids and vivid flavors. While drinking beautifully in its youth, this wine will age well into the next decade.

Our 2005 Select Late Harvest Riesling comes from a one-acre block planted in 1997 in the Russian River appellation. Cool temperatures and morning fog from the nearby Pacific Ocean promote the development of Botrytis cinerea, or "noble read more...rot," in the vineyards. This beneficial mold shrivels the grapes, concentrating sugars and intensifying the flavors. To maintain the pure fruit character of the grapes, we fermented and aged the wine in stainless steel and prevented the start of malolactic fermentation.

In addition to being wonderful people, Rich and Saralee Kunde are among the finest grape growers in California. They own more than 500 acres of prime Sonoma County vineyards spread over six separate sites. Their nursery and vineyards boast an extraordinary collection of varieties (16 wine grapes, 17 table grapes), clones (75+) and rootstocks. Since its first harvest 18 years ago, Saralee's Vineyard has been one of Richard's favorite sources for fruit.    (hide)

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