Reviews & Ratings

2022 Six Eighty Riesling "Concrete Diamond"

Winery: Six Eighty

Vintage: 2022

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Concrete Diamond"

Wine Category: Riesling

Grape blend: 100% Riesling

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Finger Lakes

State or country: NY

Price: $34

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 87 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (87)

Review date: August 21, 2024

Wine Review: This sweet style Riesling from the Finger Lakes region is a pale straw color with aromas of white peach, lanolin, lychee, banana peel and wet concrete. There is a slightly creamy mouthfeel on the palate, with a medium body, medium acidity, and plenty of sweet ripe fruit. The flavors continue from the nose, including lychee, clay, honeydew, white peach, lemon curd, and banana. The finish has a bit of tanginess and lingers for a while. Serve well-chilled with Thai Chicken Larb lettuce wraps. - Mark

Winemaker Notes: Certified Sustainable Riesling from our Skiff Block was picked in early October and allowed to ferment with ambient yeast in our Concrete Diamond. The natural thermo-regulation of the concrete kept the fermentation cool, slow, and steady, allowing complex flavors to develop. The fermentation was stopped with ample residual sugar to balance the firm acidity, in the style of a German Kabinett. White peach, banana custard, and a luscious mouthfeel, the perfect companion for spicy cuisine or an after dinner treat alike.

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