2006 J. Lohr Late Harvest White Riesling

Winemaker Comments: After an eleven-year absence, we are proud to reintroduce the 2006 J. Lohr Bay Mist Late Harvest White Riesling, which is light golden yellow in color with Botrytis-induced aromas of dried apricots, peaches, pears and candied oranges.  The enticingly high 10.3% residual sugar is wonderfully balanced by the wine's crisp acidity and 3.16 pH, creating a versatile wine to be enjoyed on its own as dessert, or paired with fruit sorbets or pears baked in cream.

Composition (Blend): 100% White Reisling

Appellation: Arroyo Seco AVA, Monterey County

Process: Hand harvested, early morning, destemmed and crushed into press for 18 hour skin contact, press to 0.6 bars

Harvest Chemistries - Brix: 31.1, pH=3.43, 7.7g/Liter Total Acidity

Vinification:

Yeast: M2

Fermentation: In stainless steel tank for 21 days.

Post-Fermentation: Racked off of gross lees, cold stablilzed, fined and sterile-filtered after 3 months in tak

Maturation: 45 days in stainless steel post fermentation

pH at Bottling: 3.16

Residual Sugar: 10.81 G/100ML

Cellaring: Delicious now, but can be cellared for up to 10 Years.