Winemaking Notes

Our 2005 SuSan's Passion Late Harvest Riesling derives its name from Proprietor Jerry Brassfield's wife, SuSan, and her passion for Late Harvest Riesling. In order to make a late harvest Riesling, a specific mold has to occur on the berry skin. The resulting infection not only increases the sugar content dramatically, but also adds aromatic qualities found only in this German style of wine.

Tasting Notes

Complex aromas of appsion fruit, honeysuckle and peach blossom are intertwined with the flavors of fresh apricots and Bartlett pears. The residual sugar is well balanced with the acidity that leads to a long, smooth finish.

Awards

Best of Class, 2007 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
90 Points, Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Gold, 2007 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
Silver, 2007 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Silver, 2007 National Women's Wine Competition
Silver, 2007 West Coast Wine Competition