Lone Birch Riesling (75cl, 12.6%)

Lone Birch Riesling is an off-dry Washington State Riesling from Yakima Valley, bottled at 12.6% ABV in a 750ml bottle. It is produced by Airfield Estate Winery under the Lone Birch label, with 100% estate-grown Riesling grapes sourced from a specific vineyard block selected for the variety's affinity for the region's volcanic soils and wide diurnal temperature swings. Whole clusters are hand-sorted and gently pressed, then fermented slowly at 58°F for nearly four weeks using a proprietary yeast strain isolated from German Riesling vineyards. The nose opens with mandarin, apricot, white peach, candied pineapple, floral lift and honey. The palate brings starfruit, kiwi, lemon curd, ripe pear and minerality, with residual sugar kept vibrant rather than heavy. The finish is clean and crisp, with lingering honey, stone fruit and citrus pith.