Estate Grown | 100% Riesling – North Mountain, Briede Family Vineyards, Winchester, VA Bottled on 5/9/25
The 2024 Briede Riesling is a vibrant, young expression of North Mountain Riesling, crafted with care in a small-lot production of 64 cases. Whole-cluster pressed and cold-fermented in stainless steel, it preserves the bright, floral character of the fruit while balancing a hint of residual sweetness with lively acidity.
The palate shows a subtle yeasty complexity alongside floral aromatics, giving the wine a rounded texture and approachable elegance. This Riesling is perfect for pairing with seafood, light poultry dishes, or enjoying on its own as a refreshing, food-friendly wine.
Technical Details:
Alcohol: 12.5%
pH: 3.44
Total Acidity: 7.0 g/L
Residual Sugar: 0.6%
Free SO₂: 32 ppm
Total SO₂: 133 ppm
Fermentation: Cold, 3 weeks
Aging: Stainless steel
Packaging: Hock Stelvin AG bottle · Screwcap
Tasting Notes: Floral and slightly yeasty, with a zingy acidity smoothed by gentle residual sugar. Balanced, textural, and refreshing—this wine captures the youthful energy and elegance of North Mountain Riesling.
The previous vintage (2023) Gold medal winning wine in the Alantic Seaboard Competition 2024
We expect no less from the 2024 vintage