Consistent. Year after year, rain or shine, Sunrise Hill always delivers. Perhaps it owes its convivial demeanor to watching the sun climb over the eastern shore of Cayuga Lake each morning, or its scrupulous farming practices thanks to Bob Ruis, our sprightly grower. Whatever the source may be, Sunrise Riesling has certainly become synonymous with dependability.

As an outlier of the bunch, Sunrise is our only site on Cayuga Lake. Its expression comes from a different range of soils and elevation than the rest of our collection of vineyards on southeast Seneca Lake. Akin to the slopes on Cayuga Lake, Sunrise Hill Dry Riesling approaches gently and relaxed, welcoming with ease. Clay is more prevalent in the soils and the composition is a bit denser, which in turn creates a more robust frame in the wine.

vineyard details

West side Cayuga Lake - Interlaken
Soils: Lima and Honeoye silt loam on shale
Harvest Date: Oct. 20
Spontaneous fermentation in neutral barrel
Residual Sugar: 0.3% (3 g/L)
Total Acidity: 6.9 g/L
Alcohol: 12.7% by vol.
Production: 135 cases

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