Silver Thread Semi-Dry Riesling 2017 (750ml/12)
About Silver Thread
Silver Thread Vineyard is a rocky, hillside vineyard, on the eastern shore of Seneca Lake, at the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes region. At this location, the bottom of the lake drops almost 200 feet below sea level, a dramatic mass of water that creates a distinct microclimate on the eastern hillside — cooling breezes in summer, radiating warmth through the winter, and extending the length of the growing season.
Established in 1982, Silver Thread was one of the first Finger Lakes ...
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Silver Thread Semi-Dry Riesling beautifully balances acidity and richness. A strategic blend of grapes from three sites, this wine combines the best attributes of each: 14% Silver Thread Estate Vineyard, 37% Doyle Fournier Vineyard (Seneca Lake), 49% Gridley Bluff Point Vineyard (Keuka Lake). This fermentation was arrested to allow gorgeous natural sweetness to balance the crisp acidity.
Aromas of peach, star fruit, kiwi and talc. Medium plus body with delicate acidity that mingles beautifully with the mild sweetness. Long finish with flavors of citrus custard and lanolin.