2016 Riesling "STV Estate Vineyard"-Library Selection
Limited production– 130 cases originally produced; 30 case library re-release; limit 3 bottles per person
Tasting Notes: Elegant and layered after four years of bottle age, the 2016 shows layers of oily minerality, dried fruit, well-integrated acidity and a smooth finish. Medium dry.
Accolades: 91 pts. Wine Advocate, 90 pts. Wine Spectator, Gold medal NY Wine Classic
A single vineyard wine made from 100% estate grown Riesling from the shallow, shale-heavy soils of Silver Thread Vineyard. Most of the grapes come from 30-year-old, low-yielding vines. A combination of hand- and machine-harvesting took place in stages between October 4-19, 2016. 2016 was an exceptionally dry year with persistent drought conditions. Old vines with deep roots were able to find ground water and produce a ripe crop.
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Appellation | Seneca Lake |
| Sugar | 1.0% |
| Acid | 7.9 g/L |
| PH | 2.92 |
| Alcohol | 11.40% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 130 |
Wine Advocate--91 points--"It shows slate, minerals and cement…elegant…very fine."--MS
Wine Spectator--90 points--"Ripe and tightly focused, with yellow apple, quince and peach flavors that race through, lined with honeysuckle and anise notes. The finish has a lingering mineral twinge."–JM
New York Wine & Food Classic Competition--Gold Medal--August 2017 in Watkins Glen,NY
