Libertine Wines, Death & Rebirth Riesling, Willamette Valley, Oregon, Non-Vintage

91
Tasted by: Clive Pursehouse
(at Seattle, 06 Mar 2023)
Drinking Window: 2023 - 2028
A wild Riesling born of a shortage of bottles resulted in a half-barrel of leftover wine that was allowed to develop a flor yeast. Subsequent vintages have been added to create Oregon's (perhaps the world's) only solera-style Riesling. Oxidised and well beyond the ordinary, Death & Rebirth shows what's possible when you allow fate to guide you—aromas of peach skin, the subtle funkiness of Belgian Gueze, cheese rind and fresh mint. The palate is reminiscent of a freshly opened Cantillon. Briny, with flavours of Braeburn apple, spicy fermented notes and a textured finish.
Producer
Libertine Wines
Brand
Death & Rebirth NV Riesling
Wine Type
Still
Colour
White
Country
USA
Region
Appellation
Willamette Valley
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
12.00%
Body
Medium
Grapes
100% Riesling