Fetzer Johannisberg Riesling Echo Ridge 2002
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Johannisberg Riesling from the cool, coastal regions of Mendocino, Santa Barbara, and Monterey Counties produces consistently outstanding wines with delicate floral and fruit flavors and crisp acidity. These qualities in Riesling are enhanced by the perfume-like floral aromas and richness contributed by the Muscat fruit. A slow, cold fermentation preserved the delicate fruit and floral characteristics of these grapes.
The 2001 Fetzer Johannisberg Riesling is a bright, pale yellow in color. In the nose, rich aromas of pear and apricot meld with heady honeysuckle. In the mouth, the wine is full-bodied, with fresh, floral aromas accented by notes of apricot and peach. The finish is generous and full.
Alcohol: 12.0%
Since 1968, Fetzer has stood by a simple philosophy: What’s good for the Earth is good for the grape, and what’s good for the grape is good for the wine. After Barney Fetzer launched his winery, he helped create the flavor profile that made Chardonnay the nation’s most popular wine variety, and Fetzer’s Valley Oaks Food and Wine Center anticipated the farm-to-table movement.
Fifty years later, the Fetzer collection is grounded in the character of American classics like Fetzer Valley Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon, Sundial Chardonnay and Shaly Loam Gewurztraminer—iconic wines rooted in thoughtful winemaking and a deep commitment to sustainability. Today, there’s still a delicious bottle of Fetzer to reach for on any night. These are wines that never compromise on flavor and never cut corners on quality.