Stirm

Wirz Vineyard Cienega Valley Riesling

9.019 ratings
9.14 pro ratings
Cienega Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Riesling
Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Fruit Desserts, Meaty & Oily Fish, Duck, Goat & Feta Cheese, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Autumn Anderson

Always fun when someone surprises you with something new! Deliciously crisp with a slight honey finish.

Always fun when someone surprises you with something new! Deliciously crisp with a slight honey finish.

Jul 19th, 2018
Allison Lyzenga

Pale lemon; medium plus intensity aromas of green apple, lemon, lime, limestone, petrol; dry, high acid, medium alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium plus finish, flavors pure and crisp, very well balanced, outstanding

Pale lemon; medium plus intensity aromas of green apple, lemon, lime, limestone, petrol; dry, high acid, medium alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium plus finish, flavors pure and crisp, very well balanced, outstanding

3 people found it helpfulMay 18th, 2020
Al Shikoh

deep yellow, watery rim; petrol, stone fruits, honey, jasmine; minerality more prominent than fruit, a bit of residual sugar noticeable on the finish; medium body, very slightly off dry, high acidity, 13.5% ABV; sourced from old vine Riesling planted 1960’s, 2nd oldest Riesling vineyard still in production in North Amerca, head trained, planted in limestone, hot site; a little bit of skin contact, pressed, fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks, full malolactic fermentation

deep yellow, watery rim; petrol, stone fruits, honey, jasmine; minerality more prominent than fruit, a bit of residual sugar noticeable on the finish; medium body, very slightly off dry, high acidity, 13.5% ABV; sourced from old vine Riesling planted 1960’s, 2nd oldest Riesling vineyard still in production in North Amerca, head trained, planted in limestone, hot site; a little bit of skin contact, pressed, fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks, full malolactic fermentation

2 people found it helpfulApr 15th, 2020
Erik Longabardi

One of the most fantastic domestic Riesling I’ve had as of late. Fruit is from the second oldest Riesling plantings in America on limestone. Aromatic sunshine, daydreaming of this

One of the most fantastic domestic Riesling I’ve had as of late. Fruit is from the second oldest Riesling plantings in America on limestone. Aromatic sunshine, daydreaming of this

1 person found it helpfulMay 20th, 2020
Pinotman /// Andreas

Honey, pear, diesel, good acidity, very rich big delicious. Touch bitter, herbs, almonds, almost Sauternes like. It is a Dry a Riesling.

Honey, pear, diesel, good acidity, very rich big delicious. Touch bitter, herbs, almonds, almost Sauternes like. It is a Dry a Riesling.

Aug 11th, 2021
Christian Bronstein

Good acidity to balance the fruit. 12.7% and deftly crafted

Good acidity to balance the fruit. 12.7% and deftly crafted

Jul 5th, 2018
Ned Gray Creed

Glad to see Mr Ryan Stirm grabbing some extra vineyards. And crushing some reds...

Glad to see Mr Ryan Stirm grabbing some extra vineyards. And crushing some reds...

Apr 23rd, 2018
Mark Duong

2016

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Mark Duong

2015

2015

Jan 12th, 2018
Jennifer Machlin

Wirz vineyard Riesling

Wirz vineyard Riesling

Dec 24th, 2016