Substance Wines Unveils Vibrant New 2025 'Ri' Riesling

Washington-based brand highlights the distinct terroir of the Ancient Lakes AVA with its latest single-vineyard offering.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 9:35am

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A photorealistic studio still life image of a single bottle of Substance 'Ri' Riesling, featuring a polished glass and metal bottle with a simple label design against a clean, monochromatic background, using dramatic lighting to emphasize the premium quality of the product.Substance Wines' new 'Ri' Riesling showcases the brand's commitment to sustainable, high-quality winemaking that captures the distinct terroir of Washington State.Larkspur Today

Substance Wines, the Washington-based brand from O'Neill Vintners & Distillers, has announced the launch of its 2025 'Ri' Riesling. Crafted by Winemaker Brennon Leighton, this new single-vineyard offering reinforces the brand's commitment to high-quality, low-intervention winemaking while highlighting the distinct terroir of Washington State's Ancient Lakes AVA.

Why it matters

The 2025 'Ri' Riesling is part of a growing consumer trend toward refreshing white wines and the increasing popularity of the $9-13 Washington State Riesling segment. The wine's lower 11.5% ABV also aligns with demand for lighter, more refreshing varietals.

The details

Sourced exclusively from the Evergreen Vineyard in the Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley AVA, the 'Ri' Riesling features a vibrant and complex energy, with Winemaker Brennon Leighton emphasizing purity, nuance, and the singular expression of the vineyard through native yeast fermentation, lees aging, and minimal sulfur dioxide.

  • The 2025 Substance 'Ri' Riesling is available nationally.

The players

Substance Wines

A Washington-based brand from O'Neill Vintners & Distillers, a B Corp Certified, family-owned and operated company.

Brennon Leighton

The winemaker behind the 2025 'Ri' Riesling, known as Washington's undisputed master of Riesling with over two decades of winemaking expertise.

Jeff O'Neill

The founder and CEO of O'Neill Vintners & Distillers, the parent company of Substance Wines.

Evergreen Vineyard

The single vineyard source for the 2025 'Ri' Riesling, located in the Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley AVA and renowned for producing world-class white wines.

Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley AVA

The American Viticultural Area (AVA) where the Evergreen Vineyard is located, known for its unique cool-climate slopes that are ideal for growing white wine grapes.

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What they’re saying

“Substance 'Ri' Riesling delivers exactly what today's wine drinker is looking for: freshness, complexity, and incredible value.”

— Jeff O'Neill, Founder & CEO, O'Neill Vintners & Distillers

The takeaway

The launch of Substance's 2025 'Ri' Riesling showcases the brand's commitment to sustainable, high-quality winemaking that captures the distinct terroir of Washington State, while also meeting growing consumer demand for refreshing, lower-alcohol white wines.