{"product_id":"long-shadows-poet-s-leap-riesling-2011","title":"Long Shadows Poet's Leap Riesling 2011","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tLong Shadows Poet's Leap Riesling  2011\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tProduced by Armin Diel, proprietor of the renowned Schlossgut Diel in Germany.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eVintage:\u003c\/u\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe 2011 harvest produced wonderfully refreshing wine with racy acidity. A cool spring brought a late start to the vintage and temperatures remained moderate throughout the summer. September was glorious; yielding picture-perfect warm daytime temperatures and cool nights that ripened the grapes beautifully and produced fruit brimming with juicy white peach flavors and an attractive minerality.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/u\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003eHand-harvested grapes were gently sorted and whole cluster pressed to avoid imparting bitterness while enhancing clean, crisp character in the finished wine. Fermented at a cool 60°F in stainless steel tanks to preserve fresh fruit aromas and flavors, only the best lots of the vintage were selected for the final blend.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eVineyards:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003eThe 2011 Poet’s Leap Riesling brings together a variety of unique Columbia Valley growing regions, each contributing distinct vineyard characteristics to create a multi-layered wine. Long Shadows’ own Sonnet Vineyard at The Benches (40%) forms the basis for the blend. Planted in 2004 with German clones in close consultation with managing partner Armin Diel, Sonnet gives the wine its minerality and a flinty character. Yakima Valley’s Phil Church Vineyard (26%) adds a hint of citrus and liveliness, and finally, equal parts Weinbau Vineyard and old-vine Dionysus Vineyard Riesling contribute delightful ripe peach aromas and flavors with luscious complexity.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/u\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003eExpressive aromatics of white peach, sweet jasmine flowers and a hint of flint introduce this vibrant, fresh wine. With its bright acidity, the 2011 Poet’s Leap Riesling dances on the palate and continues across a long, lively finish, enhanced by a persistent undercurrent of minerality.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\"Sinewy and elegant, with a tangy citrus scent and a hint of peppercorn, this feels finely knit and pure. The flavors lengthen after a day open and bring to bear a juicy, mouthwatering briskness, with a minerality that suggests a long, thrilling life in the cellar.\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t- Wine \u0026amp; Spirits ,\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 93 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\"This shows lively acidity, with ripe but tart fruit and an alcohol level just slightly above 12%. The grapes used were sourced from the Benches (German clones) and old vine plantings at Dionysus. It's a lush Poet's Leap, lightly tasting of honey, and loaded with pretty flavors of Meyer lemon, ripe orange, and candied pineapple.\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t- Wine Enthusiast\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e  92 pts + Editor's Choice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\"Incisive in it's keen Riesling focus and bristling with bright, fruity acids. It has all the pieces in place to develop impressively with age.\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t - Co\u003cu\u003ennoisseurs' Guide to California Wine\u003c\/u\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e 91 pts \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Long Shadows Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948752105519,"sku":"W1EE864030RSM","price":26.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/longshadow_PoetsLeap.jpg?v=1771483257","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/long-shadows-poet-s-leap-riesling-2011","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}