Reddy Vineyards, Texas High Plains (Texas) Riesling 2020

 The grapes in the Reddy Vineyards are grown at 3,305 feet in the Texas High Plains AVA (American Viticultural Area), near the town of Lubbock.  According to the National Weather Service, the High Plains sees some of the most dramatic day-to-night temperature swings in the U.S. “due to relatively high elevation, dry air, proximity to the north-south oriented Rocky Mountains, and frequency of strong cold fronts all contribute to this area having some of the wildest temperature swings in the country.”  That difference between day and night temperatures is called a diurnal swing or shift.  Grapes ripen and develop sugar during the day and that cool night temperature allows the grapes to preserve acidity and aromas.  The Riesling was fermented and aged for a year in a single oak barrel with regular stirring of the yeast lees.  Flavors of green apple and white peach mingle with floral notes and the wine is at once crisp with saline mineral notes, yet with a creamy roundness in the mouth, a delicious and intriguing wine.