2017 Eos Tears of Dew Late Harvest Riesling, Central Coast (375ml)
Winemaker Notes
Our Tears of Dew is unabashedly indulgent. This sweet wine opens with
aromas of dried apricots, ripe melon and orange blossom. The palate’s
satisfying weight uncovers rich flavors of white nectarine, jasmine, mandarin
orange and honey. This Tears of Dew strikes the perfect balance of sweetness
and acidity.
Food Pairing Notes
Pair with firm cheeses or drizzle over a bowl of vanilla ice cream.
Composition
100% Riesling
Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
Riesling
Appellation
Central Coast
Harvest Date
August 31st through November 3rd, 2017 at optimal maturity
Acid
6.0 g/L
pH
3.15
Residual Sugar
32.7 g/L
Alcohol %
10
Production Notes
2017 was marked by its heavy rainfall, heat spikes in summer, and high quality
fruit. Winter rains replenished the soils leading up to budbreak. Temperatures
throughout spring and early summer were moderate, resulting in slow even
ripening. A heat spike at the end of August – early September propelled us
into harvest. We began picking the fruit on August 31st through November
3rd, 2017 at optimal maturity.
Vineyard Notes
The Central Coast AVA is one of the largest and most important grape
growing regions in California. Its boundaries stretch from Santa Barbara
County in the south all the way up to San Francisco in the north. The
geographical diversity of the region yields a plethora of distinct microclimates
and affords winegrowers the unique ability to produce a staggering number
of grape varietals.
