Elke Vineyards Riesling
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| Management number | 253632172 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$4.80 | Model Number | 253632172 | ||
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The Anderson Valley fog hides some remarkable viticultural secrets. Mary Elke understands this notoriously cool, damp microclimate better than almost anyone. She coaxes brilliance from the dirt. While famous for Pinot Noir, her foray into Riesling reveals a profound mastery of high-tension white wines grown in punishingly cold maritime conditions. This bottling entirely rejects the sweet, cloying stereotypes of the grape, delivering unapologetic coastal energy. It is thrilling.
Coastal winemaking demands absolute precision. Fermented completely bone-dry, this intensely electric liquid captures the fierce Pacific maritime influence without masking its inherent crystalline purity or pristine fruit character. Elke deliberately avoids heavy malolactic fermentation to preserve the grape's fiercely urgent, vibrating acidic backbone. The resulting texture feels magnificently jagged and bright. You open this bottle to completely reset a fatigued palate with a rush of unadulterated freshness. It demands your attention.
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