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Dear %%FIRST%%, Greetings from Long Shadows Vintners, where along with the arrival of spring comes the highly anticipated release of our Poet's Leap Rieslings. Whether you're a long-time Riesling aficionado or are just discovering this complex, versatile grape, Riesling offers a wide array of styles to suit any palate. Working within the diverse Columbia Valley growing region, we are delighted to offer you a spectrum of unique wines from this noble grape. Our Poet's Leap Riesling has consistently been ranked as one of the top Rieslings in Washington State, and we believe the 2011 is one of the best vintages yet. In addition, we are pleased to introduce the 2009 Poet's Leap Ice Wine and 2010 Poet's Leap Botrytis Riesling. These two extremely limited production late harvest wines represent the sweeter side of the Riesling grape. Enjoy complimentary shipping on 12 or more bottles of any of these newly released Poet's Leap wines through Friday, April 20th. Please Login to secure your allocation   Username: %%USERNAME%%   Masked Password: %%MASKEDPASS%% or call Bonny at the winery for personal assistance: 509-526-0905 Expressive aromatics of white peach, sweet jasmine flowers and a hint of flint introduce this vibrant, fresh wine. With its bright acidity, the 2011 Poet’s Leap Riesling dances on the palate and continues across a lively finish, enhanced by a persistent undercurrent of minerality. 2010 Poet's Leap Riesling (2011 not yet reviewed) 93 points, Connoisseurs' Guide "This Poet's Leap is a pretty wine, vibrant, and full across the palate, with a mix of apple and peach flavors. Clean and balanced, it adds nuances of tea and finally a hint of honey in the extended finish." 93 points, Wine Enthusiast, Editors' Choice An explosive bouquet offersan impressive intensity of quince paste and hints oftoffee. Highly concentratedwith an uncommon viscositythat remains lively on thepalate thanks to a vibrantacidity. Delicious saltedcaramel and ripe pineapplepersist across a long, lengthy finish. 2009 Poet's Leap Ice Wine 95 points, Connoisseurs' Guide 94 points, Stephen Tanzer's IWC About Ice Wine: Ice wine is a seldom offered gift of nature that requires a hard freeze to occur, often several months after the normal harvest. When these rare and desirable conditions occur, it results in a richly concentrated wine, high in sugar and acid, with extraordinary intensity and extended ageability. Intense, ripe apricot andhoney aromas and flavors intermingle with a hint of orange peel that lingers on the palate. A deep,concentrated wine with balanced acidity that createsa rich vibrancy stretching across an extended finish. 2010 Poet's Leap Botrytis Riesling 93 points, Wine Advocate About Botrytis: It is only possible to produce botrytised wines under specific conditions. Alternating periods of dampness and dryness must occur for the Noble Rot (Botrytis Cinerea) to truly take hold. The mold shrivels the grapes, concentrating the sugars, acids and flavors. From this, very little juice flows. What results is a deliciously honeyed golden nectar of unparalleled complexity that can be aged for decades.   "This is definitely the most "German" style of all Poet's Leap vintages we've made so far. The chemistry and weather pattern during the 2011 growing season created a Riesling with fresh acidity and great intensity of flavors and minerality."   We are proud to share these representations of Riesling with you and hope you'll enjoy the opportunity to discover this complex and special grape! As always, thank you for your continued support. About Us |  Wines  |  Purchase  |  Contact This email is sent to %%TO_EMAIL%% because you elected to receive occasional news from Long Shadows Vintners. We respect your privacy. If you choose to unsubscribe to this list please click here. Thank you! Long Shadows Vintners 1604 Frenchtown Road (formerly Ireland Road) Walla Walla, WA 99362