# Dry Riesling (2023)

- **Producer:** Whisper Path Cellars
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Riesling
- **Region:** Texas, United States
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 11.3%
- **Average price:** €25
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 7–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** lemon, lime, apple, peach

## About this wine

Whisper Path Cellars is an urban craft winery located in San Antonio, Texas, founded by Jesse G. Villarreal and his family. Originating from a home winemaking hobby over two decades ago, the winery transitioned to commercial production in 2017. Operating from a converted commercial space, Whisper Path Cellars sources 100% Texas-grown fruit from top vineyards in the Texas High Plains AVA. The grapes are transported to San Antonio where processing, fermentation, aging, and bottling take place on site in small handcrafted lots.

## Interesting facts

- Founded by a Master Electrician, the winery originally started inside a commercial electrical warehouse in San Antonio.
- The grapes are grown in high-elevation vineyards at 3,000 to 3,500 feet in the Texas High Plains AVA.
- Whisper Path Cellars produces only around 500 total cases per year across all their wine varieties combined.

## Food pairing

High acidity and a crisp, light-to-medium body make this dry Riesling an exceptional companion for fresh seafood, light poultry, and soft cheeses. The vibrant citrus notes cut through rich oils and complement tangy appetizers without overpowering delicate flavors.

## Wine making process

Harvested on August 31, 2023, from Reddy Vineyards at 21.0° Brix, the grapes were picked during cool nighttime hours to preserve natural acidity and fresh fruit flavors. The wine underwent cool fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to emphasize pure varietal expression. It was aged entirely in stainless steel with zero oak contact, preserving its crisp profile before bottling at 11.3% ABV.