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Galleron Riesling

Wine Profile
  • Composition:  100% White Riesling
  • Vineyard:  Priest Ranch "Orion Vineyard"
  • Appellation: Napa Valley
  • Vintage:   1999
  • Harvested:  October
  • Grape Sugar:  24.5º Brix
  • Time in Oak:  9 months
  • Type of Oak:  100% American
  • Wine T.A.:  0.60 grams per 100 ml
  • Wine pH:  3.35
  • Wine Alcohol:  13.5% by volume
  • 57 cases made
  • Price: $20.00 - SOLD OUT

1999 PRIEST RANCH RIESLING
NAPA VALLEY

The Vineyard:

The Priest Ranch is located on the far eastern edges of the Napa Valley near the Chiles Valley appellation in a niche known as "Soda Valley". This historic ranch was settled by brothers, Joseph & Jacob Priest in the late 1860's. The land was farmed by their descendents for the next 100 years until it was purchased by Carl Rose in the early 1960's. Carl was the first to plant grapes in this region. The White Riesling and Chenin Blanc grapevines were cloned from old Wente vines and continue to thrive today. Viticulturist, Christine Carelli purchased the property in 1997 and immediately implemented organic farming techniques to revitalize the 30-year-old vines. Gary was so impressed with the spectacular fruit that he began a collaboration with Christine that resulted in the first Dry Riesling for the GALLERON portfolio.

The Wine:

The artistry of Gary Galleron is captured in each bottle of this spectacular dry Riesling. Artfully crafted in a non-traditional style, the grapes were whole cluster pressed and barrel fermented in new American Oak. The wine was aged sur lies for a total of nine months then bottled - no stainless steel was used.

With an emerald-like brilliance, this vibrant wine displays a kaleidoscope of fruit and floral characteristics. Delicate aromas of peach, pear and clove soar from the glass, while notes of honeysuckle, almond and spice lead to a crisp yet long lasting finish.

What The Critics Say....

Reviewed in The Insiders Wine line - Volume 4, Number 4

The 1999 Dry Riesling, Priest Ranch - Napa Valley has a boquet of peach, pear, honeysuckle, cinnamin and vanilla. The flavors of apples, pear, nectarine and a hint of spicy oak are balanced followed by a fruity, expansive finish. Rating: 85.