In 1999, when Dr. Bob Jankelson seriously considered wine grapes for his property above the south shore of Lake Chelan, one expert warned him only Riesling and Gewürztraminer would survive. A quarter of a century later, Tsillan Cellars has won 36 Platinum Awards. Five of those have been Riesling, including the highest-ranked Riesling of the tasting. Aromas of dried apricot, pineapple juice, starfruit and hibiscus transition to a peachy palate that includes lemon meringue and a slaty, riverbed finish. Qualifying award: San Francisco Chronicle (gold)
Rating: Double Platinum • 98 points
Production: 380 cases
Alcohol: 14.3%
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