# The Knoll Riesling (2018)

- **Producer:** Red Newt Cellars
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Riesling
- **Region:** New York, United States
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.8%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Aromas & flavours:** apple, grapefruit, lemon, apricot, peach, pear, blossom, petrol (gasoline)

## About this wine

Red Newt Cellars' The Knoll Riesling 2018 is a single-vineyard wine from the Finger Lakes AVA. It is produced from 100% Riesling grapes grown in a specific two-acre block on the southwest side of Seneca Lake, characterized by sandstone soil. The vineyard is situated at an elevation of 830 feet with a gentle slope. Red Newt Cellars was founded by David and Debra Whiting and is now managed by winemaker Kelby Russell, with a focus on single-vineyard expressions and wines that reflect their terroir. The 2018 vintage was notable for its late harvest, with grapes remaining on the vine until late October, contributing to the wine's ripeness and concentration.

## Interesting facts

- Sourced from a specific 2-acre block named 'The Knoll'.
- Vineyard soils are sandstone-derived, offering excellent drainage.
- The 2018 vintage saw grapes hang until late October.
- A 2017 vintage of 'The Knoll' is listed as vegan.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity can cut through richer sauces and fatty proteins, while its subtle sweetness can balance spicy elements. Its concentration and fruit profile can complement a variety of herbs and aromatics found in many cuisines.

## Wine making process

Red Newt Cellars' The Knoll Riesling 2018 is produced using 100% Riesling grapes. The winemaking process involves careful fruit selection, including leaf thinning and negative fruit selection prior to harvest. The wine is aged in a combination of 70% stainless steel tanks and 30% fifth-use French oak barrels. The 2018 vintage was notable for its late harvest, with grapes being picked in late October.