2022 Stirm Riesling Kick-On Vineyard ‘eøølian’

Don’t be scared of domestic Riesling! 100% Riesling from the Kick On Ranch, about ten miles east of the Pacific Ocean in the gently rolling hills of the Los Alamos Valley. Hand picked and given 36 hours of whole cluster maceration, before fermented with native yeasts in old, neutral barrels. Bottled unfined and unfiltered with no sulphur additions- zero/zero! 190 cases made. 13.5% abv. Interesting, unique and delicious. This is a full bodied yet bright Riesling that will make an incredible food pairing. Green apple, pear, grapefruit, crushed stone, honey, spice and a hint of straw on the nose. Bone dry and high acid on the palate, with a fleshy richness and plenty of power. Finishes salty and mineral, with a lingering, juicy, cleansing  acid bite.  Incredible food wine.