{"product_id":"tatomer-2017-steinhugel-riesling-santa-cruz-mountains-ca-usa","title":"Tatomer 'Steinhügel' Riesling, Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey Co., California 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"486\"\u003eGraham Tatomer has become one of California’s most respected Riesling specialists, working with coastal vineyards that channel the grape’s tension, minerality, and aromatic precision. ‘Vandenberg’ is his flagship dry Riesling, sourced from the wind-beaten Kick-On Ranch—one of the coolest, most exposed vineyards in Santa Barbara County. The result is a Riesling of cut, texture, and striking coastal energy.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"521\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"504\"\u003eWINEMAKER:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graham Tatomer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"556\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"535\"\u003eFARMING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biodynamic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"586\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"570\"\u003eVARIETY:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Riesling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"952\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eTERROIR:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteinhügel is German for rock pile or cairn. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes all come from the La Estancia Vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyard is loaded with decomposed granite from the mountains behind Big Sur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are two German clones, each with its own picking date and two cuvées.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach pick is separated into two versions: a direct whole cluster pressing and an overnight macerated pressing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eVINIFICATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-harvested fruit fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003eAGING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral french oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003eTASTING NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is loaded with generous fruit, layered with long textures, and energized with vibrant acidity and a dry finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003eFOOD PAIRINGS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal with sushi, Thai curries, shellfish, grilled white fish, or fresh chèvre. Also excellent with spicy dishes due to its balance and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tatomer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37621829992601,"sku":"A3 - TAT23stein","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0493\/7164\/4057\/files\/steinghugel.png?v=1777666264","url":"https:\/\/decantbottleshop.com\/products\/tatomer-2017-steinhugel-riesling-santa-cruz-mountains-ca-usa","provider":"DECANTsf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}