Beacon Hill Winery, Yamhill-Carlton (Oregon) Riesling 2019

 This is terrific young Riesling, and if my score is off, it is off on the low side.  Although it is excitingly, intensely high in acidity, the balance is terrific, as the wine has real substance and textural fleshiness on the palate, plus just enough sweetness to counterbalance the tartness.  Consequently, it comes off neither as sour or screechy, nor as overtly sweet, just wonderfully refreshing and surprisingly complex for its age.  Aromas of white flowers lead into flavors of green apple and tangerine, with a sharper lime note driving the finish.  This isn’t mineral like a German Riesling, nor does it show the “petrol” accents of an aged Aussie wine (it is 2019 and under screw cap, after all), but none of that matters — this is its own, delicious thing.  Gorgeous fruit, cleverly crafted with beautiful proportions.  This might seem expensive for an Oregon Riesling, but it is worth every penny.