2022 Rudi Pichler Riesling "Ried Smaragd Hochrain", Wachau, AustriaABOUT THE WINEHailing from the Hochrain vineyard, a steep, southwest facing site in Wsendorf composed of weathered gneiss and loess, this Smaragd level Riesling is the epitome of Wachau richness balanced by precision. The 2022 vintage offered ideal ripening conditions, with warm days and cool nights allowing for concentration without loss of acidity. Fermented spontaneously in stainless steel and aged on the fine lees, the wine is uncompromisingly dry

Its crisp and refreshing profile makes it an excellent companion to seafood dishes

from some of our historic vineyards

In Los Olivos District AVA

Established in the early 1980s by Richard Fontaine and Laurence Gagnard

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not unexpectedly

This unique terroir imparts a distinctive saline character and vibrant acidity to the wine

Fermentation starts with indigenous yeast and is aged in barrel (25% new)

Sur-lees in tank

Ridge is best known for its Monte Bello Cabernet and for elevating Zinfandel-based blends to world-class status

He did not come from a wine background

A century before the 1855 classification