2008 Riesling Estate
Appellation:
VQA Beamsville Bench
About This Wine:
This wine originates from the limestone-rich clay till soils of our Cave Spring Vineyard, located on a terrace of the Niagara Escarpment overlooking Lake Ontario, known as the Beamsville Bench. Made from some of our oldest, lowest-yielding vines, it is off dry in style with a distinctive mineral character that site and vine age alone can deliver.
Origin:
Selected blocks at Cave Spring Vineyard ranging from 7 to 30 years in age, with an average age of 18 years.
Soil:
Stony, limestone-rich clay and clay loam till over shale and sandstone.
Composition:
100% Riesling
Harvest Data:
Harvest Date- Oct. 7 - Nov. 7
Sugar- 18.7º Brix
Titratable Acidity- 9.7 g/L
pH- 3.02
Yield- 3.25 tonnes/acre (52 hl/ha)
Sugar- 18.7º Brix
Titratable Acidity- 9.7 g/L
pH- 3.02
Yield- 3.25 tonnes/acre (52 hl/ha)
Vinification:
Cool fermentation in stainless steel over a 3 week period using selected yeast strains; left on the lees for 2 months.
Bottling Data:
Bottling Date- May ‘09
Alc./Vol. 11.5%
Residual Sugar- 10.0 g/L
Titratable Acidity- 8.7 g/L
pH- 2.95
Production- 2,317 cs. (9L)
Alc./Vol. 11.5%
Residual Sugar- 10.0 g/L
Titratable Acidity- 8.7 g/L
pH- 2.95
Production- 2,317 cs. (9L)
Tasting Notes:
Pronounced aromas of yellow grapefruit on the nose, with notes of anise, ripe pear and white flowers (Lily, Fresia) in behind; the palate is quite dry and medium in body, with a rich texture and lemon-citrus character up front, crunchy green apple fruit and a chalky mineral feel in the middle, and a tight strand of acidity throughout that carries flavours of Granny Smith apples, rhubarb and white licorice long in the finish (1/10)
Serving Suggestions:
Lobster bisque; sashimi (esp. salmon); charcouterie; sautéed trout; quiche Lorraine; Raclette; roast lemon chicken; choucroute garnis; roasted pork loin; aged cow’s milk cheeses (e.g., Gouda)
Ageability:
Approachable in its youth, this wine will enter its prime drinking in 2011 and offers the structure and freshness to continue developing until at least 2016.
Reviews & Accolades:
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Ontario Retail Price:
$17.95
Wine Portfolio
White
