Zilliken Riesling Butterfly

Vintage: 2018
AP. No.: 17-19
Soil: Devonian slate and diabase
Harvest Method: 100% hand-picked
Origin of Grapes: 100% estate grown
Vinification: 100% in neutral Fuder barrels
Style: off dry

Tasting Notes:

Bright and juicy, this butterfly soars high on citrus and floral wings. Playful, tangy flavors of lime and granny smith apple are heightened with refreshing accents of lemon balm. An off-dry beauty with a zesty, zippy finish. Drinking beautifully now and will continue to develop over the next 1-3 years.

Serving Suggestions:

With crisp and clarion flavors, this butterfly is delightful with a great view, good friends or a comfortable chair. Then again, there’s almost always room for a bowl of fresh apricots, simple canapés and other picnic fare.

Analyses:

Alcohol: 11.0 % vol.
Residual Sugar: 18 g/l
Total Acidity: 7,0 g/l

Awards and Accolades:

John Gilman : 89 points

Robert Parker: 90 points