If pictures are worth a thousand words, then this photo should tell you all about the beauty of the Alloro Vineyard 2018 Riesling.
Far too often, people associate the Riesling varietal with syrupy-sweet wines. While some Rieslings do run on the sweet side, there is so much more to the grape than that stereotype. The Alloro Vineyard 2018 Riesling, which hales from Oregon’s Willamette Valley, is a perfect example of what a Riesling can be: complex, acid-driven, distinctly flavored, and properly balanced.
The Alloro Vineyard Riesling is fermented in stainless steel, which creates a crisp, clean flavor on the palate. It is left with 1.4% residual sugar, giving it a touch of sweet in every sip. The Alloro Riesling’s most distinct flavor (in my opinion) is that of bright lime juice and lime zest, which balances the touch of sweetness perfectly. Floral aromas compliment these flavors, giving the wine complexity of both smell and taste. I would describe this wine as bright, zingy, full-bodied, and nuanced. Flavors and aromas dance around your palate with every sip, leaving you wanting more!
I decided I was going to pair my Alloro Vineyard Riesling with dinner this week.
The flavor of this wine begs to be complimented by citrus and spice, so I settled on a Thai-inspired dish of kebobs with grilled lime and a spicy peanut sauce. The juicy grilled lime paired perfectly with the tart qualities of the wine, while the creamy, spicy, and slightly sweet peanut sauce created a well-rounded flavor that enhanced the Riesling’s structure. The spice in the dish complimented the acid and subtle sweetness of the Riesling perfectly.
Alloro’s Riesling grape is grown on-site at their property in Sherwood, Oregon.
Alloro Vineyard falls in the Chehalem Mountains AVA, and sits upon loess topsoil with decomposed basalt underneath. The vineyard is completely dry farmed, meaning there is no added irrigation during the growing season. The vineyard is largely left to its own devices, and therefore the wine in each bottle is a representation of the vineyard’s terrior: the climate, topography, soil, and other natural factors that contribute to the distinct flavors of the grapes.
A core value of Alloro Vineyard is sustainability, and it goes far beyond their wines.
Vineyard Manager and Proprieter David Nemarnik uses his passion for agriculture and experience in the produce business to create an environment at Alloro that is self-sustaining and mutually beneficial for both the land and Alloro’s consumers. In fact, Alloro Vineyard is LIVE Certified, Salmon-Safe Certified, and seeks to employ practices that enhance biodiversity. This is a perfect example of how sustainable living goes beyond your day-to-day practices or food sourcing…it applies to your wine sourcing, too!
All in all, Alloro Vineyard is producing outstanding wines on their Willamette Valley property. Stock up on the 2018 Riesling before it’s gone. It’s a bottle of pure magic!
Details:
$30.00/bottle and can be ordered online!
12.0% ABV
100% Stainless Steel Fermentation
1.4% Residual Sugar
Chehalem Mountains AVA
Interested in learning more about the Willamette Valley? Check out my other blog posts about my visit to the area!
