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Trust Cellars

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Steve and Lori Brooks from Trust Cellars have done as much as just about anyone in Washington to bring balance back to the region's wines. Both their whites and reds show refreshing levels of restraint and we readily admit to being huge fans.

Their Riesling pulls off the kind of magic spell that the best versions of this varietal are known for: presenting a mid-palate flash of ripe exotic fruits (pineapple, mango, peach) then going on to a crisp and stony, nearly-dry finish. You might find yourself wondering where the sweetness disappeared to as you set your glass down. This deliciously unanswerable question is part of wine's central paradox; one that will require a lifetime of what we call 'hands-on research' to gain tiny nuggets of insight. Now, get to work!

2008 Vintage Tasting Notes

Paul Gregutt, on his blog, describes the Trust Cellars 2008 Riesling: "an exceptional 2008 Riesling... The riesling came in at just 12.4% alcohol, 2% residual sugar. The beautiful match of acids and sugars in 2008 Washington rieslings is much in evidence here. The aromas are ripe and rich with a nice mix of floral, apple, stone fruit and light tropical. In the mouth are pleasingly sweet hints of honey and tea; this feels like a wine that will age beautifully."

Quite German in style, made from Weinbau and Dionysus Vineyards fruit. Scents of honeyed fruit and flowers. Flavors of sweet white peach, morph into refreshing mineral notes and crisp apple, finishing with subtle floral notes, apricot and a sense of uplifting minerals and spring water. Quite lovely. - jean

Minerality is prominent on the nose, with background notes of peach and grapefruit. The palate brings a lovely combination of rock, citrus peel, white peach, and mint. This is medium-bodied, palate-coating Riesling that conveys richness and only the faintest whisper of sweetness. At just 12.4% alcohol, the acids shine, keeping things bright and refreshing, and the lingering finish is all about the rocks. - the winery