Ridgecrest Estate Grüner Veltliner 2020

Ribbon Ridge, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Grüner Veltliner

Winemaker’s Notes: The nose teases us with honeysuckle, juicy golden fruit, and classic ginger and white pepper that are characteristic of Grüner. The palate follows up with the commiserate candied ginger, ripe melon, peach candies, and lime zest one would expect from such a luscious nose. There are spice and herbal undertones to the palate, showing more zesty acid, some cilantro and sage, light ginger and pepper, and finishes with fleshy, mouth-watering lychee and kiwi fruits, and length, brightness, and tension that will ensure this wine will age very well, and will gain heft and palate richness with time in bottle. Lovely today and tomorrow.