2021 Riesling
Fresh and fragrant with dried apricot, lime and petrol on the nose, this juicy wine opens with flavors of zesty tangerine and white peach that lead into a finish of pear skin and ginger.
Fresh and fragrant with dried apricot, lime and petrol on the nose, this juicy wine opens with flavors of zesty tangerine and white peach that lead into a finish of pear skin and ginger.
A wonderful off-dry Oregon Riesling that shows elegance, depth and just the slightest touch of viscosity. The aromatics of cardamom, spiced pear and honeysuckle are tinged with wet stone aromas and just a kiss of petrol. The palate shows a real depth of spiced pear fruits, lychee, toasted almond cream and great acidity carry this wine to the finish.
– Decanter (August, 2023)
“The wine’s Golden Delicious apple and pear aromas are joined by notes of petrol and lemon drop hard candies, complete with the sugary coating. It’s more of the same on the palate, although the citrus may lean toward lime. Nice acidity and the kind of clean, fresh mountain stream texture you’d like to dip a toe in.”
– Wine Enthusiast (October, 2023)
Savory and lean, this leads with zesty lemon-lime scents lined with savory breadcrust notes. The flavors are all apple pulp and dusty minerals, grippy and firm. A pork wine.
– Wine & Spirits Magazine (April, 2023)
VINTAGE 2021 was an outstanding year at Elk Cove. Cool weather during bloom and moderate temperatures during most of the growing season brought forth an ample harvest of intensely concentrated fruit.
The timing of weather events was key to our success in 2021. Rainfall during bloom raised expectations for a small, high-quality crop. Then a once-in-a millennium heat dome event brought worrying temperatures to the Pacific Northwest. This was thankfully during the most resilient stage of the growing season and our old vines survived without signs of serious stress or sunburn. Growth resumed normally once temperatures cooled with average heat from July through September bringing even ripening to the plentiful small, loose clusters. Our vines made it through the rain and the heat in fine condition with lots of variable-sized berries, known as hens and chicks.
Harvest 2021 was not only of high quality but also surprisingly bountiful. Low levels of dehydration combined with the numerous small clusters and several acres of young vines coming into maturity meant a record tonnage for Elk Cove. For red Pinot Noirs, expect intense color and flavors bursting out of the glass, while white wines and rosés are fruit-forward with great acidity and balance.
Our Riesling Estate is made from hand-picked fruit from three of our estate vineyards: our Winery Estate, Five Mountain and Windhill. Our Riesling vines are some of the oldest in Oregon, with our Estate and Windhill vines dating from 1975. These older vines give us fruit with a delightful complexity not often seen in domestic Rieslings.
We have the perfect climate for this delicate cool weather white wine – there’s enough sunlight and warmth for ripening, but our cool evenings help us retain the delicate varietal character. We whole-cluster press our Riesling grapes, then ferment the juice at very cool temperatures in small stainless steel tanks, producing an aromatic, crisp Riesling with a beautiful acid profile.
I absolutely loved this Riesling so dry and crisp!
Love your Riesling! We tried it at mount view brewery on fruit Loop. Thank u!
I enjoyed this dry, crisp wine also at lunch today while the temperature was 95. Will definitely add this to our white wine list.
One of the best white wines my wife and I have had in forever. Aromatic, with a crisp, subtle variety of fruits and smooth finish. The nose and color says it all.
I bought a case of this wine last year Just opened the last bottle. Best Riesling I have ever had.
Do you have any left ??
Excellent Riesling
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Hi Karen! Unfortunately, we are sold out of Riesling right now, but we expect to release our 2021 Riesling soon. If you’re interested in preordering you can reply here or reach me at anna@elkcove.com. Cheers!