Boundary Breaks Riesling No. 239 2016

Boundary Breaks is a vineyard located on the east side of Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes AVA of New York. In 2007, owner Bruce Murray purchased a 120-acre farm that had been in the same family since 1850. Murray’s goal was to develop a vineyard that could yield Finger Lakes Rieslings that were comparable to some of the great Rieslings of Germany and Alsace.

The vineyard site is exceptional. There are 70 acres of open farmland that had previously been planted to row crops like corn and soybeans. The soils are characterized as “Cazenovia Silt Loam” which is tested at an optimal pH typical of calcareous soils. These soils are considered ideal for producing complex aromatic white wines.

The focus for Boundary Breaks is exclusively Riesling. There are four wines that are made in four different styles ranging from bone dry to medium sweet. The styles also utilize different clones of Riesling. The focus and dedication of the project is a revelation in the region and one which is helping redefine the potential in the Finger Lakes AVA.

Vineyard: Boundary Breaks Vineyard. Single vineyard, single clone, estate grown.

Orientation: East side of Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes AVA

Soil: Cazenovia Silt Loam

Viticulture: Single clone Riesling, Geisenheim 239; Scott Henry Trellis, Shoot thinned, cluster thinned, hand harvested at 21 Brix

Vinification: Stainless steel; residual sugar 0.6%; Alcohol 12.1%

Aging: Aged in stainless steel for 6 months

FOOD PAIRING: Very versatile, sole (sweet-fleshed fish), most Asian food (especially Thai or Vietnamese), Indian food, oysters, roasted poultry, vegetable, fruit compotes