BHN Riesling 2023
A collector's amber wine with the tension of Riesling and the depth of noble rot. Our 2023 vintage is an innovative ode to Riesling's expressive flavor notes. A refined expression of our terroir in Oregon's Willamette Valley, this wine is a 100% Riesling amber wine that marries the rich character of skin contact maturation with an exquisitely balanced, yet off-dry palate.
Our 2023 Riesling is farmed using organic practices, and contains no additions aside from minimal sulfur at bottling. This vintage has an ABV of 15.5%.
2026 Decanter World Wine Awards
bhn's 2023 Riesling has been awarded a Gold medal at Decanter World Wine Awards 2026, the world’s largest wine competition.
The award follows a blind judgement by an international panel of 245 experts from 35 countries, including 63 Masters of Wine and 24 Master Sommeliers, tasting nearly 17,000 wines. Our 2023 Riesling is proud to be the first amber wine from Oregon to be recognized by the Decanter World Wine Awards.
Palate:
The thoughtful use of noble rot, paired with fermentation with indigenous yeast, grant a flavor profile unlike any other to this vintage.
Full-bodied, off-dry, with high acidity. Rich, mouth-coating texture with flavors of sticky date pudding, mango nectar, raisin, and apricot jam. This vintage finishes with layers of orange marmalade, flinty minerality, and buttered toast, all drawn out over a super-long, dry finish. The interplay of sweetness and acidity is seamless, delivering both power and precision.
Food pairing
We recommend enjoying the 2023 Riesling in pairing with exquisite, flavorful dishes, such as:
- Aged Gouda or Alpine Cheeses
- Glazed Pork Belly with Hoisin and Five Spice
- Duck à l'Orange
- Saffron Rice with Dried Fruit and Almonds
- Pineapple Tarte Tatin or Spiced Carrot Cake
- Sashimi and Sushi