The Mercer Family came to the Horse Heaven Hills over 125 years ago and has been farming for four generations. They planted their first grape vines in 1972, making them one of the first families to plant and grow vinifera in the state, the family also has deep roots in livestock and vegetable row crops. The diversified operations all occur on their 10,000 acre farm located along the Columbia River. The family is known throughout Eastern Washington for their work ethic, their patriotism and their contributions to the community.
Washington State's first federally recognized appellation, Yakima Valley, spans 11,000 vineyard acres, over one third of Washington's vineyard plantings. A cooler climate appellation due to its proximity to the Cascade Mountains, the Yakima Valley is well suited to producing fully mature white grape varieties while retaining good acidity and fresh fruit flavors.
Brimming with fresh fruit, the 2009 Riesling displays fresh apricot, peach and tangerine supported by lanolin and lime. Peach and apricot aromas are complimented by tea leaf on the palate with lively acidity and minerality. The finish is long, off dry and deftly balanced of acid and sugar.--Winemakers Note
Balanced between scents of apples and herbs, this simple, juicy white is ripe and fulsome on the palate, its lemony, clean fruit flavors stopping on a dime in a brisk finish.--Wine & Spirits Magazine 91 Points!!!
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