Alexana - Late Harvest Riesling 2014 (375ml) North Macedonia

Alexana - Late Harvest Riesling 2014 (375ml) North MacedoniaA special small production bottling of our first Late Harvest Riesling. Lonesome Spring Ranch in Washingtons Yakima Valley represents a dramatically different terroir, 200 miles NE of Alexana's Estate Vineyard in Oregon. The dry conditions of this high desert vineyard parcel allows us to mature the grapes on the vine to a level of ripeness and richness that is perfect for producing this unique expression of Riesling. The berries are hand harvested and

refined and complex

Training method: Guyot

Jean helped put the highly acclaimed Alpha Omega on the map after its launch in 2006

inviting ruby color captures your attention

This wine has a strong character

Muscular yet toned

tight and integrated with ultra-fine tannins and a beautiful finish

ripening was quite even

Pure with delicate texture

Bud break in late April was normal and consistent

It goes particularly well with soft and mature French cheeses or also with white fish dishes

the natural acids tend to be more vivid and the overall pH of the soils (as well as the wines) has dropped