2022 Holloran Riesling Le Pavillon
Tasting notes
This wine presents pure aromas of apricot and orange peel. On the palate the flavors are rich, and transition to tangerine, with hints of fresh cut orange. The finish shows bright acidity, resulting in quite a dry palate impression, showing more fresh orange and Meyer lemon.
Enjoy it as an aperitif, with Stone Fruit Salad with Pesto, or Braised Sausages & Fennel.
Drink 2025-2040
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| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal | Riesling |
| Varietal Composition | Riesling |
| Appellation | Willamette Valley |
| Vineyard | Le Pavillon |
| Designation | Dundee Hills |
| Harvest Date | 10/19/2022 |
| Alcohol | 12.00% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 03/02/2023 |
| Cases Produced | 86 |
The 2022 growing season endured a bumpy start. Early April frost damage affected some sites. A very cool, wet April & May delayed the growing season. Flowering happened 2-4 weeks later than usual, good conditions during flowering led to a robust fruit set for those shoots that survived the frost. The summer was moderately warm with warm nights, then a very warm September & October saved the day. We picked the Pinot Noir by hand, destemmed 100%, and fermented in small lots with hand punch downs. After gentle pressing, we aged it 18 months in French oak, 8% new.
