2018 Riesling Dry

VQA Niagara Peninsula

About This Wine:

Within Niagara, the noble Riesling grape develops to its fullest potential only in specific areas. We have crafted this wine from selected vineyards throughout our region, where limestone-clay soils, elevation and moderating breezes from Lake Ontario have combined to produce an enticing dry Riesling defined by its crisp citrus character and vibrant acidity.

Origin:

75% Lincoln Lakeshore, 14% Beamsville Bench, 8% Creek Shores, 3% Four Mile Creek

Soil:

Mainly limestone rich clay till over shale and sandstone; some clay and clay loam till over red shale

Composition:

100% Riesling

Harvest Data:

Harvest Date- Sept. 21 - Oct. 6
Sugar- 18.7° Brix
Titratable Acidity- 10.4 g/L
pH- 3.07
Yield- 4.5 tonnes/acre

Vinification:

Cool-temperature fermentation in stainless steel over a 6 week period, using 70% selected and 30% indigenous yeasts; 4 months on the fine lees prior to bottling

Bottling Data:

Bottling Date- May 2019
Alc./Vol. 11.5%
Residual Sugar- 8 g/L
Titratable Acidity- 8.6 g/L
pH- 2.93
Production- 3,800 cs. (9L)

Tasting Notes:

The nose is very fragrant, replete with aromas of mint, fennel, ruby grapefruit and Asian pear alongside nuances of ginger root and white pepper. The palate is just off dry, showing great balance between rich tropical fruit (papaya, pineapple) and chalky acidity up front, followed by a tart yet silky, well-extracted middle. The wine’s bracing acidity tapers into a persistent finish of tropical and citrus fruit flavours.

Taste Profile:

Dry (D)

Serving Suggestions:

Goat’s cheese appetizers; sushi; raw oysters; marinated grilled vegetables; pan-seared trout, perch or salmon; vegetarian pastas; breaded seafood (e.g., soul or cod); charcuterie; lemon-braised chicken

Ageability:

Remarkably integrated and harmonious in its youth, this vintage possesses the structure to gain in complexity until at least 2023.

Ontario Retail Price:

$15.95

Availability:

Winery, LCBO Wines (#233635)
LCBO Item #233635

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