COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Red Newt Cellars
REGION
New York
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Red Newt Cellars' The Knoll Riesling 2018 is a single-vineyard wine from the Finger Lakes AVA. It is produced from 100% Riesling grapes grown in a specific two-acre block on the southwest side of Seneca Lake, characterized by sandstone soil. The vineyard is situated at an elevation of 830 feet with a gentle slope. Red Newt Cellars was founded by David and Debra Whiting and is now managed by winemaker Kelby Russell, with a focus on single-vineyard expressions and wines that reflect their terroir. The 2018 vintage was notable for its late harvest, with grapes remaining on the vine until late October, contributing to the wine's ripeness and concentration.
ALCOHOL
12.8%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Sourced from a specific 2-acre block named 'The Knoll'.
Fact 02
Vineyard soils are sandstone-derived, offering excellent drainage.
Fact 03
The 2018 vintage saw grapes hang until late October.
Fact 04
A 2017 vintage of 'The Knoll' is listed as vegan.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Red Newt Cellars' The Knoll Riesling 2018 is produced using 100% Riesling grapes. The winemaking process involves careful fruit selection, including leaf thinning and negative fruit selection prior to harvest. The wine is aged in a combination of 70% stainless steel tanks and 30% fifth-use French oak barrels. The 2018 vintage was notable for its late harvest, with grapes being picked in late October.
