2012 | Brooks Winery | Ara Riesling

The 2012 vintage is much rounder with riper fruit, rose, powdered sugar, cotton candy, hand made soap and herbs. Hazelnut, macadamia, mandarin orange, fuji apple and citrus. A truly complex mosaic of floral, citrus and fresh fruit notes.

Reviews:

• Wine Advocate: The 2012 Riesling Ara comes from the estate vineyard and a second in the Yamhill area. The bouquet is very attractive with scents of nectarine, blood orange and honeysuckle aromas that are very intense and well defined. The palate is brisk on the entry with a fine bead of acidity that cuts through the slightly viscous texture. There is great weight and real energy here, getting to the essence of Riesling better than many Oregon Rieslings that I have encountered. Excellent.

• Wine Magazine: Pure Riesling high feeling: very clear, pure aromas with mineral components, plus a hint of fresh meadow herbs, blossoms and citrus fruits. Very fresh on the palate, rich in finesse and elegant, supported by a present but creamy-soft acidity.

Producer Information

Founded in 1998, Brooks is a reflection of the visionary Portland native, Jimi Brooks. His reverence for the land and vines made him a practitioner of organic and biodynamic farming. The great respect for vineyard individuality and mastery of blending, allowed his wines to achieve the greatest depth, flavors and balance.

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