Forge Cellars Classic Dry Riesling [2017] 750ml, white

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Louis Balluol's new challenge

A small artisanal producer in the Finger Lakes region of New York that only produces Riesling and Pinot Noir. This winery was founded by Louis Baruol of Château de Saint-Comme, a top producer in Gigondas, France, with two friends. The first vintage is 2011. Their goal is to create compelling, superior wines with the perfect balance of minerality, aroma and fruit that reflect the extraordinary terroir of the Finger Lakes.

The Finger Lakes region of New York has been attracting attention in recent years.

As the name suggests, the Finger Lakes is a collective term for 11 finger-shaped lakes that were formed by collecting water on land carved out during the Ice Age. Seneca Lake, the largest of the Finger Lakes, is approximately 200 meters deep, making it one of the deepest lakes in the United States. Because the water is deep, the water temperature remains stable throughout the year, mitigating the harsh temperatures of summer and winter. The soil is complex, consisting of limestone, shale, and loam, and is rich in minerals, making it suitable for high-acid varieties. In recent years, it has attracted attention as a production area for Riesling.

At Forge Cellars, we source grapes of ideal quality, mainly from the eastern shores of Seneca Lake. We work closely with each grape grower and have a thorough understanding of the fields and grapes. In the cellar, we handcraft our wine using traditional methods to preserve the pure character of the vineyard. The grapes are hand-picked, the grapes are sorted by hand, the grapes are manually transported to the press, and the marl is shoveled out of the tank. Micro-vinification is used to allow fermentation to occur naturally. We value truly understanding and bringing out the potential expression of each plot for the year.

Complex aromas of citrus and elderflower. Bone dry Riesling with a sharp minerality. A well-balanced taste of ripe fruit and acidity.

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