50 Degree Riesling 2023 750m Yamhill-Carlton District

50 Degree Riesling 2023 750m Yamhill-Carlton DistrictWith terms like spatlese, kabinett, auslese, trocken, halbtrocken, combinations of those terms and more, there is a definite learning curve to understanding German riesling or German wines in general. And those terms all represent different styles of riesling. Being into riesling isnt as easy as being into cabernet sauvignon where you can pretty much leave it at that (although some wine nerds will push you for a style there too). If you like riesling

Their estate vineyards

it is named after Ugo

Rueda wines

Made exclusively from Tempranillo

vibrant black pepper and nicely integrated vanilla

If you see a bottle

and Meyer lemon

creating a balanced palate of textured minerality framed with citrus fruit and a long

On the nose it displays a fruity bouquet with aromas of green apple and pink grapefruit

countered by supple fruit and lush florals

Ripe plum and cherry blend with hints of forest floor

2020:  97 points & Double Gold Medal - Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge