SHOP / 2023 Sagemoor Vineyards® Riesling

Varietal

100% Riesling

Appellation

White Bluffs AVA

Aging

Drink Now or Age 10+ Years

Vineyard

Sagemoor Bacchus

Sagemoor Gamache

2023 Sagemoor Vineyards® Riesling

White Bluffs AVA

The 2023 vintage of our Sagemoor Riesling is a thoughtful blend of fruit from two vineyards: Bacchus (80%) and Gamache (20%), yielding intoxicating aromas of green apple, lychee, honeydew melon, and key lime. The energetic palate leads with bright, racy acidity that’s balanced by the appealing waxy texture created by the hint of residual sugar (11.7 g/L). Notes of petrichor and white flowers complement the medley of dried herbs. Enjoy this lively wine now, or cellar for increased complexity over the next 10+ years.

92 Points

— James Suckling

92 Points

Kaffir lime leaves, white peaches, honey and jasmine on the nose of this fragrant, fresh white. It’s supple on the medium-bodied palate and very lightly honeyed. Very attractive. Drink now.

March 2025

Additional Scores:

91 Points

Jeb Dunnuck

Previous Vintage

91 Points

NW Wine Report

Previous Vintage

Pairing Suggestion

Thai-spiced Clams — Spicy dishes with Indian and Asian spices are the perfect accompaniment for Riesling. Spiced duck leg, shrimp, crab, and roasted vegetables with natural sweetness (coconut, red onion, and bell pepper) are fantastic options to pair with Riesling.

Behind the Wine

2023 Sagemoor Vineyards® Riesling

Riesling, one of the founding varietals of Washington State, benefits from the warm days and cool nights of the Columbia Valley, producing wines of generous fruit flavors, well balanced by brisk acidity. The higher elevation of the White Bluffs allows for a longer growing season, adding hang time complexity to the fruit from the Sagemoor Vineyards.