Casa Larga

Vineyard Hill Riesling

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Vineyard Hill Riesling

2016 Vineyard Hill Riesling

Finger Lakes

Riesling grapes love our Finger Lakes climate and produce a wide variety of delicious wines.  We carefully monitor and arrest fermentation of our Vineyard Hill Riesling at a point which encourages a rich mouthfeel, ripe citrus and peach notes, and supple natural sweetness.       

Viticulture

Grape.  Riesling

Appellation. Finger Lakes

Harvest dates.  Various in October 2016.

Viticulture notes.  Each vine was hand-tended to enhance sun exposure and fruit ripening.  Crop levels were closely controlled to allow the fruit to express maximum aromatic intensity and complexity.

Winemaking

Winemaker.  Matt Cassavaugh

Fermentation. In stainless steel tanks at low temperature.

Alcohol by volume. 10.5%

Aging. In stainless steel tanks.

Residual sugar.  3.5%

IRF sweetness scale.  Medium sweet

Acidity.  pH 3.1, TA 8.4 g/L 

Bottling dates. March 22-23, 2017

Production.  621 cases 750mL

Vegan.  Yes

Casa Larga wine series.  Vineyard 

TTB ID.  17019-001-000433

UPC.  0-89800-00724-2

Year first produced.  2008

Winemaking notes. Small lots of grapes were selected from parcels of the estate vineyard and were picked at a moment that would capture the aromatic intensity and crisp acidity of a cool-climate Riesling.

Each lot was fermented separately at cool temperatures in stainless steel tanks to preserve varietal character and aromas. The wine experienced extended post-fermentation aging on light lees, which was periodically stirred back into the wine to increase body, roundness and aromatic intensity.  The small batches were then combined into a harmonious blend that displays the complexity of each of its individual components.

Enjoying Vineyard Hill Riesling

Availability.  At our winery in Fairport; at selected wine and spirits stores and restaurants in New York State; at CasaLarga.com for direct shipment to residences and workplaces in 37 states.

Accolades. (to be announced)

Aging. Store at cool temperature (55º-60ºF) and out of direct sunlight.  This wine is produced to be drunk young, crisp and fresh, i.e. within 2 years of bottling.

Serving temperature.  55º-60ºF 

Tasting notes.  Our Vineyard Hill Riesling features ripe citrus and peach notes balanced perfectly with natural sweetness.

Pairing suggestions.  Ham, pork or turkey with their traditional pineapple, apple or cranberry sides.

Vineyard Hill Chardonnay

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2016 Vineyard Hill Chardonnay

Unoaked
Finger Lakes

We ferment and age our very popular Vineyard Hill® Chardonnay entirely in stainless steel tanks to preserve its naturally zesty and crisp fruit characteristics.

Viticulture

Grapes. 100% Chardonnay

Appellation. Finger Lakes

Viticulture notes. We manage these types for maximum ripeness to allow their fruit and floral aromatics to intensify.

Winemaking

Winemaker. Matt Cassavaugh

Fermentation. In stainless steel tanks at cool temperature

Vintage. 2016

Alcohol by volume. 11.5%

Residual sugar. 1.0%

IRF scale. Medium Dry

Aging. In stainless steel tanks

Acidity. pH 3.3, TA 6.9 g/L

Bottle volumes. 750mL and 1.5L Magnum

Bottling dates. January 4 & 31, 2017

Production. 595 cases 750mL (to-date)

Vegan. Yes

Wine series. Vineyard

TTB ID. 16340-001-000411

UPCs. 0-89800-00104-2 (750mL),
0-89800-00114-1 (1.5L)

Year first produced: 1997

Winemaking notes. Unlike other Casa Larga Chardonnays, Vineyard Hill Chardonnay is unoaked: it is fermented and aged in stainless steel and does not undergo malolactic fermentation. This keeps tannins at a low level and preserves the naturally clean, crisp and fruit-forward expression of the variety.

Enjoying our Vineyard Hill Chardonnay

Availability. At our winery in Fairport; at selected wine and spirits stores and restaurants in New York State; at CasaLarga.com for direct shipment to residences and workplaces in 37 states.

Accolades:
91 Points, “Highly Recommended”, and Gold
Medal, 2017 Beverage Testing Institute World
Wine Championships (tastings.com)

Aging: Store at cool temperature (55º-60ºF) and out of direct sunlight. This wine, like most unoaked white wines, was produced to be enjoyed while young and fresh, i.e. within roughly 2 years of bottling.

Serving temperature: 55º-60ºF

Tasting notes. Vineyard Hill Chardonnay is a medium-dry unoaked wine with lovely fruit aromas, a touch of minerality and a crisp finish.

Pairing suggestions. Salmon, sushi and other simply prepared fish and shellfish, cured and smoked meats, saltier cheeses.