2006 Dry Riesling

Riesling is widely considered one of the world's greatest wine grapes, and dry wines from this variety reach their loftiest heights in the Alsace region of Northeast France.  We take the Alsatian tradition as our inspiration and produce structured, intense, full-bodied wines without the high levels of residual sugar that many American consumers are accustomed to in this variety. 

The 2006 is crafted from two vineyard sources,  planted on the marine and alluvial bench lands of Monterey County. Tight spacing, well-drained soils, and a persistent breeze from the cold Pacific are perfect conditions for growing quality, intense Riesling fruit.  

We are impressed by the fruit, length,  minerality and the finesse of the 2006 vintage.  Unmistakable aromas of kaffir lime and white peach greet you from the glass, balancing racy acidity and rich fruit.  Although fresh and lovely in its youth, this is unquestionably a wine with the ability to age well under proper cellar conditions, developing nuance and character as it reaches maturity over the next decade or more.  

   Claiborne & Churchill is proud to be recognized as one of  the world's premier Riesling producers.  In the Spring of 2003 we were the only American winery to be awarded a Gold Medal at the World Riesling Competition in Strasbourg (Alsace), France.

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2006 Dry Riesling, Central Coast

Suggested Retail Price:  $18

Alcohol: 12.5%

  pH  3.35

Residual Sugar: 0.5%

Harvested 10/20/06 and 11/01/06

 23.0° Brix,

80% Ventana Vineyards, Arroyo Seco AVA, Monterrey County

20% Carmel Highlands, Monterey County

25% barrel fermented (neutral French oak)

Bottled March 19th & 20th, 2007

1790 cases produced

Released June 6th, 2007

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