2023 Jamieson Riesling

Philosophy
Riesling is a lifelong passion for Mari’s Winemaker, Sean O’Keefe. Creating a truly Dry Riesling is a difficult feat for any winemaker — finding the balance between acid and residual sugar, working within vintage variation, and orchestrating harmony between both bright and lush flavors.  The 2023 Jamieson Vineyard Riesling is a pinnacle of white winemaking on Old Mission Peninsula, featuring a core of ripe acid encompassed by complex fruit.

Flavors
Zippy notes of lemon peel, ruby red grapefruit, and pineapple are layered with ripe peach nectar and mandarin orange. A pleasant petrichor aroma adds a sense of minerality to the fruit character.

Vinification
All grapes were harvested on October 23rd, 2023, from a 22-year-old block in Jamieson Vineyard first planted by the Lagina family at the base of the peninsula, where temperatures are typically warmer. Grapes were whole-cluster pressed into stainless steel tanks. A small amount of nontraditional Torulaspora Delbrueckii yeast was added to preclude sulfur use and provide an environment for the ambient cellar yeast to complete fermentation. The low yeast population led to a very long fermentation—no sulfur additions were made until July 31st 2024. Bottling took place on August 26th, 2024.

Pairings
Dry Riesling is wonderful with seafood dishes like rich lobster risotto or grilled pineapple and tuna. Bright notes in the wine will pair well with grilled teriyaki burgers or a veggie pho.

Cellaring
Riesing is built to age and flavors will evolve over the next 20 years.