House of Smith
Blossom Fury Riesling 2024
| Denomination | N/A |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Washington (United States of America) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Riesling |
| Aging | Ageing on the lees in stainless steel tanks for up to 10 months. |
- Aromatic profile: notes of white peach, guava, passion fruit and lime leaf
- Taste and structure: high acidity, silky mouthfeel, crystalline minerality and a clean finish
- Vinification: whole cluster fermentation with indigenous yeasts, 10 months on the lees in stainless steel
- Origin and soils: Evergreen vineyard, Ancient Lakes AVA (Washington); basalt, gravel and silt soils
- Format and alcohol: 750 ml bottle, 12% ABV; screw cap closure to maintain freshness and convenience
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Blossom Fury Riesling from House of Smith is a still white wine with a vibrant, semi-aromatic profile. In the glass, it displays a light golden yellow hue and offers a sip with a silky texture. Tasting reveals a pronounced vibrant acidity that merges with a distinct crystalline minerality, leaving a clean finish. The aromas evoke white peach, guava and passion fruit, with delicate hints of lime leaf. It pairs perfectly with food such as spicy Asian cuisine, white meats, grilled fish and cheese.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the Evergreen Vineyard, located in the Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley appellation, in the State of Washington. The vineyard, managed with sustainable agriculture, overlooks the cliffs above the Columbia River, benefiting from a cool climate that ensures optimal ripening. The vines sink their roots into soils composed of fragmented basalt, gravel and silt. This geological matrix, shaped by glacial era floods, imparts a marked mineral character to the wine, defining its typical tension and vibrancy on the palate.
How it is produced
Production respects the identity of the Riesling grape, beginning with whole cluster pressing to extract a pure and essential must. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks using only indigenous yeasts, ensuring strict fidelity to the terroir. The wine then matures on the lees in steel for ten months. This period enriches the softness of the sip, integrating subtle hints of sweet cream and balancing the structure, without altering the aromatic intensity and natural freshness that distinguish this Riesling.
History and Curiosities
The Blossom Fury Riesling is the creation of Charles Smith for the House of Smith winery. The grapes come from the Evergreen Vineyard, located on the steep cliffs of the Columbia River, where the vines sink their roots into soils rich in fragmented basalt, shaped by floods from the Ice Age. The 2024 vintage, characterised by low yields, offers a wine of extraordinary concentration and purity, matured on the lees in stainless steel. An intense and seductive sip, awarded 91 points by James Suckling, which expresses the vibrant soul of the region.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1999
| Name | House of Smith Blossom Fury Riesling 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still semi-aromatic |
| Denomination | N/A |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Riesling |
| Country | United States of America |
| Region | Washington |
| Vendor | House of Smith |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Blossom Fury Riesling is the creation of Charles Smith for the House of Smith winery. The grapes come from the Evergreen Vineyard, located on the steep cliffs of the Columbia River, where the vines sink their roots into soils rich in fragmented basalt, shaped by floods from the Ice Age. The 2024 vintage, characterised by low yields, offers a wine of extraordinary concentration and purity, matured on the lees in stainless steel. An intense and seductive sip, awarded 91 points by James Suckling, which expresses the vibrant soul of the region. |
| Origin | Ancient Lakes AVA, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States of America (above the Columbia River) |
| Climate | Cool climate |
| Soil composition | Basalto frammentato, ghiaia, limo e caliche (depositati durante le inondazioni dell'era glaciale) |
| Yield per hectare | 30 q/ha |
| Production technique | Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks; 100% whole bunch pressing; ageing on the lees in stainless steel for up to 10 months |
| Wine making | Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks; 100% whole bunch pressing; ageing on the lees in stainless steel for up to 10 months. |
| Aging | Ageing on the lees in stainless steel tanks for up to 10 months. |
| Total acidity | 8.2 gr/L |
| PH | 3.13 |
| Residual sugar | 4.2 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |