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Gold Medal Winner 2009 All Canadian Wine Championships
2008 Riesling
VQA Niagara Peninsula
100% Riesling
Winemaking Notes
Well established vineyards were sourced for this wine and each were harvested based on the flavours that had developed and the natural acidity in the grapes. Each lot of grapes were kept separate in the cellar, gently pressed with no skin contact and cold settled for 72 hours on average. The clear juice was then fermented cold in stainless steel tanks using multiple commercial yeast strains for an average of four weeks. The fermentation was stopped when the desired sugar/acid/alcohol balance was achieved, making the final wine off-dry in style. Kept on light lees with bi-monthly stirring until final filtration and bottling. University of Guelph Vineyard (Vineland), Jack Rabbit Flats Vineyard, Fielding Estate Vineyard.
Tasting Notes
Intense aromatics of candied lime, white peach, granny smith apple with floral and lemon zest notes. Exceptionally balanced with lively acidity, a touch of residual sugar and a verve of minerality running through the lengthy finish.
Feature Award
Gold Medal at the 2009 All Canadian Wine Championships.
Technical Details
Cooperage: 100% stainless steel
Harvest Dates: October 17-23, 2008
Alcohol: 10.5%
Residual Sugar: 18g/l (sugar code = 2)
Total Acidity: 9.0g/l
pH: 3.15
Cellar Potential
Best enjoyed in its youth, but will cellar up to 5 years.
Release Date
May 01, 2009
Availability
Winery, select restaurants, and online. Available in the Craft Wines section of select LCBO outlets for a limited time (#146761).
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