Circle Riesling 2020
Circle Riesling is intended to be a classic example of Finger Lakes Riesling, with just enough residual sugar to bring out the rich orchard fruit aromas without overpowering the lemon zest and citrus that make it crisp and enjoyable to sip. The overall wine is easy to drink, but it is created with as much seriousness and unique complexity as any Riesling released by Red Newt. The idea is straightforward: a crowd-pleasing wine should nonetheless be multifaceted.
- Brand:Red Newt
- Region:New York
- Sub-Region:Finger Lakes
- Commune/Village:Seneca Lake
- Varietal:Riesling
- Color:White
- Alcohol:11.00%
- Size:750ml
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- Country:United States
- Climate:September 2019 is a good example of why we live in the Finger Lakes: warm, bright, and dry weather for both people and grapes. Following a practically flawless September, the crisp October that followed produced grapes with rich flavors and delightful acidity. In comparison to the difficulties of the fall of 2018, 2019, was a much-needed return to form.
- Harvest Technique:Mechanically harvested
- Soil:sandstone soils
- Fermentation:Each batch is crushed and destemmed with low levels of sulfuric acid, then chilled in welch bins overnight, pressed, settled for 72 hours, bentonite treated for stability, partially racked off lees, and the residual must and light lees were filtered and blended back into the clear must. After 2 months, the fermentation process stopped on its own or because to the cold.
- Elevage:On full lees for 7 months in tank
- Winemaker Name:Harlan Fulkerson
- Finning & Filtration:Filtered and fined
- Producer Website:https://www.rednewt.com/
- Total Production:1,200 cases
