Ventana 2005 Riesling

Vineyard Notes:
The Ventana is a 300+ acre vineyard in the heart of the Arroyo Seco American Viticultural Area, Monterey County California. The soil is primarily a calcareous composition of alluvial deposit with rock and gravel that support excellent drainage.

Winemaking Notes:
To retain the intense fresh fruit flavors from the vineyard, the winery immediately presses the fruit gently using a European press. The juice is quickly transferred to cooling tanks to initiate settling and to retain the delicate flavors. Stainless steel fermentation and aging is the preferred method for this bright flavorful wine.

Tasting Notes:
Ventana's Riesling has a tart/sweet composition on the palate. The nose is explosive with apricot, orange peel and flowers. Green apple, honey, fig and apricot mingle on the palate. The residual sugar is offset with sufficient acidity to display a fine balance. This is not a typically sweet California style Riesling but rather an off-dry style that allows the fresh stone fruit components to be forefront but with acidity for a lively mouth-feel.

Food Pairings:
Try Ventana Riesling with the spicy-hot flavors of Thai cuisine or Szechwan. This varietal is still one of the best choices with dried fruit and hard cheese.

Technical Notes:

Alcohol:	11.97%
Total Acidity	0.65
pH	3.1
Residual Sugar:	0.97
Composition/Blend:	Riesling
Appellation:	Arroyo Seco (Monterey County)
Barrels:	Stainless Steel
Vineyard:	100% Estate, Ventana Vineyard
Soil Type:	Calcareous composition of alluvial deposit with rock and gravel