Estate Grown | 100% Cayuga – Briede Family Vineyards, Winchester, VA Bottled on 5/9/25
Elegant and expressive, the 2024 Briede Cayuga White highlights the graceful character of estate-grown Cayuga in a beautifully balanced, fruit-driven style. Whole-cluster pressed and fermented cold over three weeks, the wine was aged in neutral French oak to add texture and depth while preserving its fresh, vibrant profile.
This vintage opens with aromas of stone fruit and lychee, leading into a palate that is bright yet rounded, with medium-toned acidity and impressive length. A touch of oak influence adds subtle creaminess, elevating the natural fruit purity. The result is a harmonious white wine that’s both refreshing and refined—perfect for pairing with seafood, light poultry, or soft cheeses.
Technical Details:
Alcohol: 13.1%
pH: 3.37
Total Acidity: 6.4 g/L
Residual Sugar: 0.1% (Dry)
Free SO₂: 25 ppm
Total SO₂: 133 ppm
Fermentation: Cold, 3 weeks
Aging: Neutral French oak
Packaging: Antique green W137 bottle · Gold Stelvin closure
Tasting Notes: Bright and aromatic, the 2024 Cayuga White showcases notes of ripe peach, lychee, and soft citrus. Medium acidity provides balance and lift, while the neutral oak aging contributes gentle roundness and length. A polished and graceful expression of Briede Family Vineyards’ signature varietal.
Silver Medal Shenandoah Cup 2025
