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Willowcroft Riesling Muscat Ottonel
Willowcroft Farm Vineyards
United States - Virginia

Riesling – The premier grape of Germany. Harvested mid season. Crisp acidity, low alcohol wines of distinction. This cultivar is a challenge to grow, but the results are wonderful.
Muscat Ottonel – White grape extraordinaire Eastern Europe and the Alsace region of France. Beautifully fragrant nose with hints of honeysuckle. Earliest ripener. Low sugar and low acidity at harvest make it a wonderful blend with the Riesling.

Good presentation of the floral notes of the Muscat ottonel with the Riesling. These 2 grape varietals are complementing each others bringing some acidity and some rich fruit and floral flavors.
Off-dry & floral with subtle green apple & honeyed apricot notes.
A very small residual sugar of 0.7% is kept for balance.

Specifications
Wine Type
White
Varietal(s)
62% Riesling and 38% Muscat-Ottonel
Age of vines
30 years average
Soil type
silty loam
Vinification
No Malo-Lactic fermentation in order to preserve a good acidity and some freshness.
Fermented and aged for 7 months in Stainless steel tanks.
It was slightly filtered before bottling.
Pairings

Spicy Food, Duck, pork, bacon, Chicken, Shrimp and Crab, Soft milk cheese and dried fruit, Roasted vegetables and sweet vegetables (coconut, red onion, bell pepper, carrot etc)

Reviews and News

2016 Willowcroft Riesling Muscat Ottonel - SILVER MEDAL - San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge 2018

2016 Willowcroft Riesling Muscat Ottonel - SILVER MEDAL - San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge 2018

2016 Willowcroft Riesling Muscat Ottonel - GOLD MEDAL - San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2018

2016 Willowcroft Riesling Muscat Ottonel - GOLD MEDAL - San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2018

Producer Information: Willowcroft Farm Vineyards

In the 1800’s, the land of WillowCroft Winery was planted as fruit orchards. Early Virginian farmers recognized the optimal growing landscape of the Catoctin Ridge along the Blue Ridge Mountains, ...
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