2013 Riesling Sawmill Creek Vineyards North Block

The 2013 Riesling "Sawmill Creek Vineyards - North Block" has 49 grams per liter of residual sugar and 8% alcohol. Says winemaker Kelby Russell: "The North block best expresses itself as a Spatlese style Riesling." The rich beginning certainly indicates that this is an off-dry Riesling, but I never would've guessed that there were 49 grams per liter of residual sugar in it. The richness moderates with air and becomes a bit more subtle. The elegant mid-palate makes it seem refined and the acidity balances the sugar beautifully. Harmonious, gentle and lush, this drinks beautifully. There is just a hint of flint in the background. This will be released around the time this article appears. There were 210 cases produced.