Product Overview
The 2019 Phelps Creek Underwood Mountain Vineyards Riesling is sourced from the Washington side of the Columbia Gorge AVA on Underwood Mountain, just across the river from Hood River where Phelps Creek is located. Inspired by the classic wines from the Mosel River region of Germany, winemaker Bill Swain moved to the Gorge region some 40 years ago with a passion to make fabulous Riesling. Crafted in an off-dry, halbtrocken style, it is balanced by racy acidity with notes of lemon, apple, and honeysuckle. Pairs delightfully with veal, pork, poultry, and fish, but is especially amazing with Thai and spicy Chinese dishes.
Varietal Composition: 100% Riesling
Appellation: Columbia Gorge AVA (Washington side)
Vineyard: Underwood Mountain Vineyards
Aging: 6 months in stainless steel
Residual Sugar: 25 g/L
Production: 141 cases
Winemaker: Bill Swain
91 Points - Wine and Spirits Magazine
"Made in a halbtrocken style, this sumptuous wine starts out savory with a hint of smoke and star anise. The sweet apple and lemon-curd flavors are buoyed by lively acidity. It feels years from peak expression. For the cellar." -PJC, Aug/2021
89 Points - Wine Enthusiast
"The aromas enchant, with notes of flower, lime leaf, diesel and cut green apple. Broad feeling, off-dry leaning sweeter flavors follow, showing pleasing balance. A lick of acidity keeps it all together." -SS, 9/1/21
