Ransom Sunnyside Vineyard Riesling – Radiant

Last Updated on January 22, 2023

Lip-smackingly good old vine, single vineyard Riesling from the Willamette Valley, the Ransom Sunnyside Vineyard Riesling.

Ransom Sunnyside Vineyard Riesling - Radiant

Riesling the Sunnyside Vineyard (planted in 1970) in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. The wine was fermented and aged for a short period in stainless steel tanks and has 5 g/L of residual sugar.

Sample submitted for review. The Ransom Sunnyside Vineyard Riesling has an SRP of $19 but is available for around $17. Only 117 cases were produced.

From the winery:

This single vineyard, old vine bottling from the South Salem Hills is a classic, terroir-revealing Riesling. Opening with fresh fruit aromas of key lime and pineapple, the palate offers vivid acidity and flavors of Meyer lemon zest and candied ginger wrapped around a mineral vein. The wine finishes fresh and bright, with a beguiling note of honeysuckle blossom. A delight to drink now, but also exceedingly age-worthy.

Produced and Bottled by The Great Oregon Wine Company
13.8% Alcohol

The 2019 Ransom Sunnyside Vineyard Riesling from the Great Oregon Wine Company begins with pleasing aromas of apple and a little petrol plus lemon and lime. It’s a bit muted on the nose but that’s definitely not the case when tasting this wine.

Taking a sip reveals loads and loads of lemon in the mouth plus a bit of honey. With good acidity this is a nice, crisp wine with a dash of minerality. This is quite a nice example of Riesling.

It ends long with a lip-smacking finish of sweet tasting lemon that lingers on the lips.

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2019 Ransom Sunnyside Vineyard Riesling

Taste: 8       Cost: 4
OVERALL RATING: 7

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