J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Late Harvest White Riesling
White dessert wine
4.3
Expert Rating
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Rarely Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Late Harvest White Riesling is a superb expression of the Arroyo Seco AVA in Monterey County, California. This wine emerges from a collaborative venture with Michael Griva, where Riesling vines were planted on gravelly, sandy loam mesas near the Arroyo Seco River. These well-drained soils, rich in cobbles, provide an ideal terroir for Riesling. Utilizing Laffort VL 1 yeast, the juice undergoes fermentation in 55-gallon stainless steel barrels for four months, with lees stirring every two weeks to enhance complexity. The result is a luscious, well-balanced wine with a residual sugar content of 97 g/L. J. Lohr's Late Harvest White Riesling delights with its vibrant acidity and rich, sweet flavors, offering a beautifully crafted dessert wine experience.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Late Harvest White Riesling is a deliciously sweet and vibrant wine, full of apricot and white peach flavors.The sweetness is balanced by hints of ripe orange, honeycomb, and orange marmalade, creating a harmonious balance that lingers on the palate. The finish is crisp and clean, with a slight touch of minerality adding complexity. This is a great dessert wine to enjoy on its own or with a variety of dishes.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
Profile
Sweetness:
Sweet
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Riesling
ORIGINS
Winery: J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines
Region: Central Coast California
The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States.
The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.CUSTOMER RATING
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