WildAire 2014 Old Vine Riesling (Chehalem Mountains)

Country: US / Old Vine
Variety: Riesling Oregon
Winery: WildAire / Chehalem Mountains

These vines date back to the mid-1970s and were originally planted by Dick Erath. This is their final vintage, as they’ve been removed. As a last hurrah it’s a fine one, an intriguing melding of floral, mint and citrus components. With 13g/L residual sugar, it’s just slightly off dry, with good palate penetration and superior length.