Chateau Grand Traverse Old Mission Peninsula Block Twelve Riesling, 2022

Hand picked from a single vineyard well recognized for producing high quality Riesling, this Block Twelve Riesling is nearly always my favorite at this estate. This year, it is very good but takes runnerup to the brightly aromatic Whole Cluster Riesling (see below).

Medium light. Has been whole cluster pressed. A bit muted but fruit and mineral scents open with swirling. Ripe apple, citrus. Good fruit on the front and mid-palate and a strong finish. This will come on strong with a few years in the bottle. If my family liked Riesling as much as I do, I would buy a perennial buyer of this wine.