2021 Desire Lines Experimental Series No 10 Old Durney Massa Vineyard Riesling Carmel Valley, USA Terroir Sense Fronteres Viticulture: Certified Organic

Viticulture: Certified Organic

Aromas of almond and marzipan followed by plum

500L French oak barrels and 1500L chestnut foudre (his grandfather’s) for primary

Then malolactic takes place in concrete or stainless steel

2021 Desire Lines Experimental Series No 10 Old Durney Massa Vineyard Riesling Carmel Valley, USA Terroir Sense Fronteres Viticulture: Certified OrganicIn some mysterious way, I think the remarkable setting and unusual soil type stamp our Massa Vineyard Riesling with a personality distinct from our Mendocino County Rieslings (Cole Ranch and Wiley Vineyard). I cant quite put my finger on it, but theres something singular to the austere phenolic mouthfeel, opulent orange citrus fruit profile, and herbal nuances that speak of Californias sunny Central Coast. The wine was fermented in a 1000 liter