High Heaven - Starshower Reisling - 750ml

Starshower Riesling

COUNTRY

USA

REGION

Columbia Valley, Washington

GRAPE VARIETIES

100% Riesling

APPELLATION

Columbia Valley AVA

PRODUCTION AREA

BACKGROUND

With more than a century of winemaking and farming experience, High Heaven Vintners believes in growing great grapes first to make amazing wine. Located in Eastern Washington State, High Heaven Vintners is inspired by the natural backdrop that surrounds their vines. From its protected location in the Rain Shadow formed by the Cascade Mountains, High Heaven Vintners is protected from harsh elements, creating a warm, sunny, dry climate ideal for grape growing. High Heaven Vintners wines are estate grown & bottled; this means 100% of the grapes are grown or controlled by the winery.

VINIFICATION

Riesling grapes are harvested from silt loam soils of Zillah Ranch vineyard, which produce fruit forward wines with crisp acidity. The juice is fermented in stainless steel vats at 45°F for six months.

COLOR

Pale straw, light gold

NOSE

Lime and lemon zest mingle with a bolder stone fruit aromas like peach and apricot, vibrant honeysuckle and white flowers.

PALATE

Light, refreshing and drinkable. Crisp, balanced and clean flavors overtake the pure fruit aromas, with pink lady apple notes and a balanced acidity.