2021 Brooks - Willamette Valley Riesling (750ml)
2021 Brooks - Willamette Valley Riesling (750ml)
From Oregon’s cool-climate Willamette Valley, this 2021 Riesling delivers a refined, dry profile that brilliantly captures the vintage’s balance. The season brought early bloom challenges and a heat spell before veraison, followed by a long, measured harvest into mid-October. The result is a wine with no disease pressure, high sugars that were kept in check by balanced acids, and a flavor profile that reflects the region’s heritage and the vintage’s precision. Bottled in 2022, this vintage stands as a testament to Willamette Valley Riesling’s elegance in a standout Oregon year.
Tasting notes
This wine presents a bone-dry, crisp Riesling with bright, articulate acidity that keeps the palate energized from first sip to finish. A clean, mineral-driven backbone supports subtle fruit and floral aromatics, delivering a refreshing, persistent finish. The wine’s restrained sweetness (0.81 g/L residual sugar) and steady acidity (pH 2.93; 7.8 g/L total acidity) create a structured, versatile profile with approachable body at 12.5% ABV.
Winemaking & technical details
- Varietal: Riesling
- Region: Willamette Valley, Oregon
- Vintage: 2021
- Vineyards: 42% Miranda, 16% Vitae Springs, 12% Hyland, 10% Meyer, 8% Muska-Bement, 8% Sunset View, 2% Lone Star, 1% Brooks Estate, 1% Ridgecrest
- Filtration: Cross-Flow
- Case production: 1,000
- Crush format: Straight to Press
- Fermentation: 50–70°F
- Vessel: Stainless
- Alcohol: 12.5%
- Residual sugar: 0.81 g/L
- pH: 2.93
- Acid: 7.8 g/L
- Bottling date: 2022-05-04
Suggested pairings
- Shellfish and light seafood dishes with citrus or herb accents
- Sushi, sashimi, and other simple white fish preparations
- Roast chicken, pork with herbal or citrus glazes
- Soft cheeses such as goat cheese or Brie
- Spicy Asian dishes that benefit from Riesling’s balance and clean finish