Chateau Grand Traverse Old Mission Peninsula Whole Cluster Riesling, 2016

Whenever I visit Chateau Grand Traverse on Old Mission Peninsula (at least once or twice each summer), this Whole Cluster Riesling is nearly always my favorite wine of those tasted. And I usually buy a bottle or two to take home. This 2016 is drinking beautifully right now.

Medium deep yellow. Mellow scents and flavors of pears and ripe apples. Pleasantly full texture on the mid-palate that is the trademark of the Whole Cluster Riesling. Medium plus acidity and only a trace of sweetness. Some complexity starting to come through in the mellow finish.