Riesling
G3 is a tribute to the three generations of the Monson family to have farmed in the Columbia Valley for more than a century.
Tasting Notes
Fragrant, fresh aromas of bartlett pear, peach, and ginger gracefully frame the wine. Juicy, intense flavors of ripe nectarine, apricot and lemongrass and supported by racy acidity and a tone of stone. The finish is fresh and focused layered with lively notes of tangerine and cantaloupe melon.
Vineyards
Goose Ridge Estate Winery is certified by Sustainable WA, a 3rd party sustainability program for Washington grape growers. Sustainable WA is a framework of best management practices that focus on the three pillars of sustainability; environmental responsibility, social equity, and economic viability. Goose Ridge was one of the first to gain the certification.
Vintage Notes
An early cold snap in December 2022 caused reduced crop loads before the season started. The growing season was characterized by several reversals of weather conditions throughout the spring, summer, and fall. A cool, wet spring resulted in late bud break, but a warm May brought on bloom after barely a month. Conditions in June and July were warm, but moderate and unremarkable, which allowed a more even maturation. But a heat spike in mid-August again accelerated ripening and led to an early start to harvest. Conditions in September and October were beautiful and created perfect conditions for a well-paced harvest season.
Winemaking
Native fermentation with a portion aging on lees in neutral oak puncheons for 3 months before bottling.
Technical Information
- Vintage:
- 2023
- Alcohol:
- 12%
- Region:
- Columbia Valley, Washington
- PH:
- 3.05
- Varietals:
- 100% Riesling
- TA:
- 8.4G/L
