

2017 Riesling Brut | Beamsville Bench | Estate Grown
$ 24.95 • 750 • 6 bt/cs • Brut
About This Wine
This wine originates from our Cave Spring Vineyard, located on a hillside of the Niagara Escarpment, overlooking Lake Ontario, known as the Beamsville Bench. Grown in the limestone-clay soils, it was bottle fermented and aged sur lie for a thirteen months prior to disgorging. The result is a dry, brut-style sparkling wine with the delicate aromatics and distinct mineral texture of Riesling from our estate.
Composition
VarietiesRiesling
Vintage2017
Estate Grown 100%
Vintage2017
Estate Grown 100%
Vintage
2017 was a vintage of average warmth and ample rainfall. A sunny, dry fall allowed for extended ripening, Our Riesling sparkling wines show supple texture and crisp frame, easily supporting bottle ageing sur lie.
Origin
AppellationBeamsville Bench
SiteCave Spring Vineyard
SiteCave Spring Vineyard
Topography
Elevation125–155 m (410–510 ft)
Slope/Exposure3–6% / NNW
Slope/Exposure3–6% / NNW
Soil
Stony clay till composed primarily of limestone and dolostone mixed with sandstone, shale and traces of granite and gneiss; soils overlie moraine and sandstone/shale bedrock; depth ranges from 4 to 8 m
Viticulture
Trellis 2-cane Pendelbogen
Density 1,450/ac (3,600/ha)
Clones Undetermined
Avg Vine Age 6 years
Harvest Data
Harvest Date Sep 27, 28
Sugar 18.9º Brix
Titratable Acidity 12.5 g/L
pH 2.95
Yield 4.75 mt/ac (84 hl/ha)
Vinification
Primary fermentation to dryness (< 2 g/L) in stainless steel using selected yeasts; aged 6 months in tank sur lie prior to tirage, aged sur lie in bottle for 13 months prior to disgorging;; dosage of 5 g/L
Bottling Data
Tirage–Disgorging 6/18–7/19
Alc./Vol 12.0%
Dosage 5.0 g/L
Titratable Acidity 8.0 g/L
pH 2.89
Production 545 cs
Sensory Profile
Colour Pale yellow. Nose Aromas of flint and green apple over top hints of biscuit and toast. Palate Dry and medium bodied in style; a very tight and fine mousse and refreshing tartness up front.; the middle is mineral in feel with brisk acidity neatly woven into a core of ripe Gala apple fruit and nuances of pie crust; the finish is crisp and invigorating, with persistent nuances of grapefruit zest, Bartlett pear and wet stone.
Ageability
Best consumed 2020 through 2023; will hold through 2025
Food Pairings
Vichysoisse, puff-pastry appetizers, soft cheeses, asparagus, fritto misto, seafood terrines, Cheviche, sushi, cheese soufflé, cured ham, as an aperitif
Availability
Winery Exclusive • 901506
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