Ravines Sparkling Riesling 2019
With this entry we dip into the Finger Lakes region of New York state! An up and coming wine region in the US that seems to have found its footing in the market as of late. Started in 2002 with roots in the family leading back to Domaine de Castel Roubine where the wine maker Morten Hallgren started his journey of viticulture to Chateau Cos d'Estournel in the Medoc region of Bordeaux and finally to the cellars of Dr. Frank Konstantin. The wine maker is no stranger to the industry and the wines being put on the market are worth taking notice. This bottle is no different!
MY THOUGHTS:
Pours a pale golden straw color with two fingers of gaseous fizz that builds and dissipates quickly leaving a steady flow of tight bubbles rising from the epicure.
Aromas of wet stone minerality and soft stonefruits with hints of lemon and lime zest.
Palate follows the nose nicely with bright focused acid that is medium plus in strength and is balanced nicely with the focused layers of evolving fruit; honeycrisp apple, lime, under ripe nectarine and grapefruit.
Exquisite wine that far exceeded my expectations!
Would like to put this side by side with the Steininger which is right at the same price point and has always been one of my favorite sparkling Rieslings.
(FINAL SCORE 85/100)
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