Six Eighty Cellars, Gruner Veltliner Concrete Tulip (2022)

REGION: Finger Lakes, New York

COUNTRY: United States

GRAPE(S): Grüner Veltliner

BODY: Medium

ABV: 10.9%

TASTING NOTES: Aromas of orchard fruit, briny Castelvetrano olives, fresh hay, and lemon peel lead to savory apple skins and tarragon on the palate. The wine has a soft, round texture, finishing clean and dry.

WINEMAKING NOTES: Picked for optimal ripeness from their Skiff block just a few rows up from Cayuga Lake. Pressed directly into a 475 gallon Concrete Tulip, whose rounded bottom encourages natural lees stirring. Low porosity allows for a mild taming of the acid while contributing a soft texture. Aged on the lees for 10 months and lightly filtered.