2019 Precedent Riesling 'Wirz Vineyard'

100% sustainable Riesling from the old vine block of head trained, dry farmed and own rooted Riesling, planted on a bed of decomposed granite and limestone in 1963. The site sits at just under 1000’  above sea level at the northern end of the Gabilan Mountains, bordered by the Diablo Range and the San Andreas Fault. The climate is alpine-like, with warm sunny days and very cool evenings. Whole clusters are foot crushed, basket pressed and settled overnight. Fermentation is with wild yeasts in a single 1000 litre Solvenian oak fudre where it ages for ten months. The wine is transferred to stainless steel for a couple of months before bottling unfined and unfiltered with a tiny addition of sulfur. 13.5% alcohol.  Lime, orange blossom and a chalkiness on the nose. This dry wine has old-vine intensity, texture and a firm spine of acid. It will doubtless continue to age gracefully, but drinks beautifully today.