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Alexana Winery | Dundee Hills
Estate Riesling 2019

Name: 2019 Estate Riesling
Brand: Alexana Winery
Price: 45 USD
Availability: instock

$45.00 / 750 ml

Sustainable

Organic

Biodynamic

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Dry-farmed, small-lot fermentations, native yeast and gravity flow winemaking with slight barrel fermentation and lees contact create a beautifully textured and mineral driven Oregon Riesling.

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Body (Light - Full)

Med (-)

Extra Light

Full

Taste (Dry - Sweet)

Off Dry

Bone Dry

Sweet

Profile (Earthy - Fruity)

Fruit (-)

Earth Forward

Fruit Forward

Highlights

Varietal: Riesling
Vineyard(s): 100% Alexana Estate
Farming: The grapes are planted on a south slope in marine-sedimentary soils, behind a row of old oaks that provide afternoon shading and extended hangtime. Dry-farmed.
Certifications: Certfied Sustainable LIVE Certified Salmon Safe

Winery Info

ALEXANA WINERY

In 2005, while representing his Napa Winery, Revana, at a wine conference, Dr. Revana met Lynn Penner- Ash, owner of Penner-Ash Wine Cellars. He shared his love of the great wines of Burgundy and became fast friends with her. In the spring of that same year, Dr. Revana enlisted Lynn's expertise to begin a search for both the ideal piece of land and an experienced winemaker to produce Pinot Noirs that could rival those from Burgundy. Since its founding in 2005, the Alexana Estate is a geologically diverse 55-acre parcel consisting of 18 different soil types. The vineyard is dry-farmed and located between 360–640 feet elevation in the pristine Dundee Hills AVA where sustainable and biodynamic farming methods are applied to cultivate premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Shipping & Delivery Info

Shipping States

Alexana Winery cannot ship to the following 5 states: AR, DE, MS, RI, UT.

Alexana Winery

Estate Riesling 2019

From Our Sommeliers

“One reason I love pouring this wine is the guest reaction that abounds every time! Most aren't expecting the fresh orchard and stone fruit it delivers with crisp acidity and a lovely dry finish. The white flowers and mineral tones are complimented by a fresh ginger, juicy grapefruit, and big, surprised smiles. This is my go-to wine to start the party with, and a guest favorite with various seafood, hard cheeses and lighter fare. I often refer to it as the Honeycrisp apple of wines because of the balance it strikes between fruit, acid, minerality and massively refreshing crisp-osity. Do yourself a favor and amuse your bouche with this beautiful expression of new world Riesling!“ - Adam Elliot

About this wine

Tasting Notes

On the nose you'll find notes of honeysuckle, lemon zest and green apple. On the palate, flavors of jasmine, ginger and grapefruit.

Serving Instructions

Open 30min prior to serving. Serve Chilled

Glassware

Light-bodied White Wine Glass—This glass is designed to showcase freshness minerality and spiciness in the wine.

Food Pairings

Blue cheese, shellfish, spicy Indian and Asian cuisine.

Cheese Pairings

Blue / Flavored

Wine Details

This bottle has the following characteristics:

Appellation

Dundee Hills

Winemaker Notes

Since 2009, our three acres of Riesling are harvested by hand in pursuit of producing a single bottling of age-worthy Riesling that captures the vintage's personality, while showcasing the terroir of the ‘Alexana Estate Vineyard.'

Winemaker

Tresider Burns

Winemaking Highlights

100% Riesling, Clone 12

Fermentation

Triple hand sorted Native Yeast Whole cluster pressed Extended Lees Contact: 4 months Battonage: every 2 weeks - Dry-farmed, small-lot fermentations, native yeast and gravity flow winemaking with slight barrel fermentation and lees contact create a beautifully textured and mineral driven Oregon Riesling.

Aging

4 months

Barrel

85% New French Oak|14 Months 82% Stainless Steel Tank |18% Neutral French Oak Barrels 4 months barrel aged