We are thrilled to announce that the Treleaven 2024 Dry Riesling has officially scored 91 points from the world-renowned James Suckling Awards!
Riesling is the grape of possibility. The Riesling grape can remain balanced and remarkable in styles as diverse as ice wine and sparkling. It thrives in global regions as divergent as Australia and Germany. Through it all, a consistent fruit character and vibrant acidity define the grape, showcasing an ability to remain true to the place where it is grown.
For Treleaven Wines, that place is New York’s premier cool-climate viticultural region: the Cayuga Lake AVA in the Finger Lakes!
When it comes to international wine ratings, few names carry as much weight as James Suckling. As one of the world’s most influential wine critics, Suckling utilizes a strict 100-point scale to evaluate global vintages.
On this scale, any bottle that secures a score between 90 to 94 points is designated as "Outstanding." Achieving a 91-point rating means our 2024 Dry Riesling is recognized internationally as a wine of superior quality, offering exceptional finesse, and character.
This award-winning bottle represents the perfect intersection of a spectacular vintage year and meticulous vineyard management.
The 2024 vintage was a warm, dry year overall. While the Finger Lakes growing region saw an early spring and a healthy crop that moved two weeks ahead of normal, Riesling required a bit of extra patience. To build the ultimate flavor profile and complex concentration before fermentation, we left the fruit to hang on the vine for as long as possible.
Our fruit was hand-selected during targeted pick dates on October 4th and 6th, 2024. To extract maximum flavor, structural body, and aromatic complexity from the skins, half of the Riesling grapes were cold-soaked for 24 hours before pressing. Produced entirely from our estate vineyard with the vast majority sourced from our treasured old vine block. This labor-intensive process is what truly sets Treleaven white wines apart.
The long hang time and warm growing season resulted in a compact, dense wine that deeply satisfies the palate.
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At Treleaven, producing an award-winning Finger Lakes wine goes hand-in-hand with eco-conscious farming. Our estate vineyard is treated entirely without herbicides, keeping all other protective sprays to an absolute minimum. We allow indigenous grasses and native plants to grow beneath the vines, regulating water naturally and building vibrant soil health.
In the cellar, we utilize lightweight glass to minimize shipping emissions and reduce waste. Furthermore, we employ advanced pressing techniques that allow us to save and ferment the nutrient-dense juice typically left behind in the grape solids.
With only a limited amount of cases produced, this "Outstanding" 91-point Dry Riesling won't stay on our shelves for long. Visit the Treleaven Wine Shop to secure your bottles, or stop by our tasting room to experience the premier taste of Cayuga Lake cool-climate wine.
To celebrate this incredible 91-point score, we’re offering 10% off any 3-bottle purchase in person all through June! Stop by the tasting room to stock up on this award-winning vintage. 🥂
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