Winemaker Notes
The 2024 Pindar Riesling is an expressive, aromatic wine that captivates with its vibrant bouquet. On the nose, it bursts with enticing aromas of peach, green apple, and delicate floral notes of jasmine, creating an inviting and complex profile. The palate delivers a luscious fruit cocktail of flavors, with a perfect balance of medium sweetness and a zesty finish that keeps it refreshing. Bright, approachable, and deliciously easy to enjoy, the 2024 Pindar Riesling is a perfect companion for those seeking a wine that is both refreshing and flavorful.
Well-balanced and full of character, this Riesling is an ideal choice for a picnic or as a versatile pairing with spicy ethnic dishes.
Riesling possesses a remarkable ability to reflect the character of wherever it is grown while still maintaining its identity. A regal variety of incredible purity and precision, this versatile grape can be just as enjoyable dry or sweet, young or old, still or sparkling and can age longer than nearly any other white variety. Somm Secret—Given how difficult it is to discern the level of sweetness in a Riesling from the label, here are some clues to find the dry ones. First, look for the world “trocken.” (“Halbtrocken” or “feinherb” mean off-dry.) Also a higher abv usually indicates a drier Riesling.
A far-reaching peninsula extending into the Atlantic Ocean from the city of New York, the Long Island appellation includes The Hamptons and North Fork AVAs. With a maritime climate and conditions not unlike that in Bordeaux, the region excels in the production of Bordeaux varieties, namely Merlot and Cabernet Franc.