2008 Riesling CSV

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Appellation:
VQA Beamsville Bench  • CSV
 
About This Wine:
This wine originates from the limestone-rich soils of our Cave Spring Vineyard, located on a terrace of the Niagara Escarpment overlooking Lake Ontario, known as the Beamsville Bench. Produced from the oldest, lowest-yielding vines at the estate, our CSV wines embody our highest commitment to quality and authenticity. 
 
Origin:
The two oldest blocks of Riesling at Cave Spring Vineyard ranging from 31 to 35 years in age 
 
Soil:
Particularly gravelly, limestone-rich clay till over shale and sandstone 
 
Composition:
100% Riesling 
 
Harvest Data:
Harvest Date- Oct. 23-Nov. 12
Sugar- 20º Brix
Titratable Acidity- 10 g/L
pH- 3.07
Yield- 3.0 tonnes/acre (43 hl/ha) 
 
Vinification:
Cool fermentation in stainless steel over a 4 week period using selected yeast strains; left on the lees for 3 months. 
 
Bottling Data:
Bottling Date- May ‘09
Alc./Vol. 11.5%
Residual Sugar- 11 g/L
Titratable Acidity- 9.1 g/L
pH- 2.99
Production- 1,100 cs. (9L) 
 
Tasting Notes:
A remarkably complex nose of fresh, ripe blueberries and yellow plums alongside scents of crushed stone and honey; dry and full bodied, the palate shows a viscous feel and grapefruit character on the attack followed by a weighty, highly extracted mid-palate with chalky undertones and anise flavours; the finish is extremely long, brimming with flavours of yellow plum fruit and spiced honey (1/10)  
 
Taste Profile:
Medium-Dry (MD)      See IRF Taste Scale
 
Serving Suggestions:
Grilled Turbot or Snapper; stuffed Sole; tempura; curried prawns; onion tart; roasted Cornish hen; sautéed veal sweetbreads; Tourtière; duck confit; fresh, creamy cow’s milk cheese (e.g., Mourbière) 
 
Ageability:
Best approached beginning in 2011, this vintage is notable for its power and tight structure. It should develop until at least 2016 and hold until 2020 if not beyond. 
 
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Ontario Retail Price:
$29.95 
 
 
Ontario Availability:
Winery Only, LCBO Vintages Release Sept. 2010
LCBO Item #566026