2017 Weinbau Paetra Elwetritsche Riesling, Oregon, USA (750ml) Cabernet Franc red and black currants

red and black currants

that they use when they don't find it too ripe

a velvety texture and a lasting vibrancy

This wine was in barrel for a little less than a year in around 15% new oak and a combination of once-five times used barrels

2017 Weinbau Paetra Elwetritsche Riesling, Oregon, USA (750ml) Cabernet Franc red and black currantsPRE SALE ITEM: AVAILABLE MID NOVEMBER WINEMAKER'S NOTES: Elwetritsche are mythical beasts that are said to inhabit the Haardt Mountains around the city of Neustadt an der Weinstrae where we used to live. This dry Riesling is an homage to the German Pfalz and the style of the region. It was hand harvested, given 24 hours pre press skin maceration and fermented without commercial yeast or chemical additions. It is a powerful, yet elegant style of