Ravines : Dry Riesling Argetsinger Vineyard 2020

Characteristics and tasting advice for the 2020 Dry Riesling Argetsinger Vineyard from Ravines

Tasting

Color
This wine has a clear and bright color.

Nose
The bouquet reveals aromas of lemon and white flowers.

Palate
On the palate, this wine seduces with its aromatic richness, where nectarine and peach fully express themselves. Its ample texture harmoniously combines roundness and freshness, before stretching out on a lively and mineral finish

Food and wine pairings

This riesling pairs perfectly with grilled fish, seafood, mixed salads or white cheeses. Its freshness and aromatic complexity also make it an ideal companion for Asian or Mediterranean cuisines.

Service and aging

The 2020 Dry Riesling Argetsinger Vineyard is ideally tasted between 10 and 12°C. Although it is already expressive, this wine can be kept until around 2030, gaining in aromatic complexity over time.

An exceptional dry riesling from the Finger Lakes

The property

The landscape of the vineyards in the Finger Lakes region, in the state of New York, is characterized by steep hillsides plunging towards long glacial lakes. It is here, in the heart of this picture, that the Ravines estate is revealed, masterfully led by Morten Hallgren. Originally from Copenhagen, he trained in France before settling in the United States. After obtaining his DNO in Montpellier, he worked in estates with varied climates, from Cos d’Estournel in Bordeaux to Fort Stockton in Texas, before settling in the Finger Lakes in 1999.

The vineyard

In this region, the continental climate with harsh winters and hot summers is tempered by the glacial lakes, extending the vegetation period. The Ravines estate, the only property in the region to mainly cultivate on limestone soils, operates four vineyards, three of which are owned, as well as the prestigious Argetsinger vineyard. The Argetsinger Vineyard is located on the southeast slope of Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes, below the village of Burdett.

Vinification and aging

The 2020 Dry Riesling Argetsinger Vineyard was made from grapes harvested on October 21, 2020. The whole clusters were gently pressed, then the must fermented at low temperature to preserve freshness and varietal aromas. The wine was then aged on fine lees throughout the winter, allowing it to develop its complexity and texture, before being bottled in August of the following year.

Blend

Riesling (100%)