Reviews & Ratings

2017 J Christopher Riesling "Appassionata GG"

Winery: J Christopher

Vintage: 2017

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Appassionata GG"

Wine Category: Riesling

Grape blend: 100% Riesling

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Chehalem Mountain

State or country: OR

Price: $50

Cases produced: 300

KWG Score: 93 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: October 6, 2022

Wine Review: This white gold with a greenish hue colored dry-styled Riesling opens with Granny Smith apple and Juicy Fruit gum with hints of jasmine, banana, and apricot. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round and creamy with nice texture. The flavor profile is pineapple, Anjou pear, and grapefruit blend with hints of chamomile tea, lemon, saline, and honey. The finish is dry, and its flavors linger and last for quite a while. The Tasting Panel would pair this Riesling with coquilles Saint-Jacques or chicken piccata. Enjoy – KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: The fruit for this wine was harvested from old Rieslng vines (planted in 1976) in the Medici Vineyard, which is also in the Chehalem Mountains AVA, just a few miles from the winery. We lease this vineyard and have been farming it organically since 2015. The wine was fermented in a 3,000-liter German oak cask, and rests on the full lees for 12 months before bottling. The extended lees contact allows the wine to clarify and find its own harmonious balance naturally.

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