2020 Navone Dry Riesling
$28
dandelion - tangerine - spry
“91 POINTS - Bright and punchy, with a burst of lemon gelée, white peach and nectarine notes as well as a flash of citrus oil, which adds some weight to the finish. Solid.”
If it was ever possible to bottle up those initial butterflies and the spirit of new, romantic love, Navone would most certainly take responsibility for sleepless nights and passionate affairs. It carries a charm of freshness and vitality, the kind of sentimental tenderness of holding hands and a yearning for more.
Among a sea of wildflowers, the tapestry of Navone is laid out like an idyllic alfresco scene. The fervor for which it translates the purity of the site—painted with natural vegetation, cool high elevation breezes, and a creekside sonata—evokes youthful wonder and reverence. Navone delivers a natural beauty that is understated, and a courtship marked by mystique and grace.
vineyard details
East side Seneca Lake - Burdett
Soils: gravelly silt loam over shale
Harvest Date: Oct. 22
Hand-harvested, sorted, and whole cluster pressed
Fermented with indigenous yeasts in barrel
Residual Sugar: 0.35% (3.5 g/L)
Total Acidity: 7.7 g/L
Alcohol: 12.5% by vol.
Production: 333 cases