Chateau Montelena 2021 Potter Valley Riesling
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Floral and spicy, the intensity here is quite impressive.
The ripeness of the vintage is immediately apparent as star jasmine,
honeysuckle and fresh apricot are bolstered by cinnamon and clove. The fresh
flowers eventually yield to dried peach and mango as the aromas turn tropical
with a subtle hint of beeswax. The spice is more subdued on the palate,
uncovering a latent suppleness and viscosity, further enhanced by stonefruit as
well as ripe, Honeycrisp apple. It’s a beautiful balance that is polished and punctuated
by a firm band of acidity transitioning to juicy pear. There’s a soft,
roundness on the finish that pulls in all of the minerality of the wine but
layers in baked apple and just a touch of lemon rind. The pear is still present
but this time as a complement to more tropical notes of lychee and fresh
pineapple. Winemaker notes.