Riesling

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Our first-ever Riesling that is produced exclusively from Prince Edward County fruit. Coming from old vines (1999 planting). Riesling, like Chardonnay, showcases the soil it comes from exceptionally well. The palette is all the County minerality one expects from our limestone-rich soils. The nose is showing classic Riesling notes – lemon-lime with a hint of the desired petrol. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

$2100

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The greatest kept secret of Ontario: killer, world-class Riesling. This Riesling was sourced from a number of sites from the Niagara Escarpment and Prince Edward County; each site adding layers of complex fruit, mineral and acidity, capturing the best of both appelations: from the County exhilarating acid and a bright ethereal palate; the Niagara fruit anchoring the wine with an array of ripe fruit aromas, flavours and a weight on the palate to perfectly balance the livery acid. Whole cluster press of individual vineyard sites. Each block is fermented separately at cool temperatures in stainless steel. Aged 4 months in stainless, no malolactic fermentation.
Riesling at its best! Exhilarating acidity perfectly balanced by an array of ripe fruit aromas and intoxicating florals. Bosc pear, gooseberry and Granny Smith apple give way to orchard blossom and honeysuckle. Loads of chalky minerality add to complexity and appeal.
Available at at LCBO
This single vineyard Riesling was grown in the beautiful red clay soils of the Redfoot vineyard located on the Niagara Escarpment. It was fermented in stainless steel at cool temperatures, with an extra 8 months on fine lees that added greatly to the complexity of the wine. No malolactic fermentation. The name “Paradoxe” was derived from its early picking date. Riesling is normally harvested mid to late October, after Chardonnay. Due to the low yield, these Riesling grapes were “paradoxally” ripe well before Chardonnay.
This wonderfully balanced Riesling shows a rich mouth-feel complimented by beautiful citrus and freshness. A low alcohol of 9.5% makes this an ideal afternoon sipper.
This Riesling is a wonderful blend of Niagara and County grown fruit. It exhibits beautiful harmony between vibrant fruit notes, mouth watering minerality and a wonderfully textured mouthfeel. A low alcohol of 9.8% makes this a wine right for any occasion.
This Riesling is a wonderful balance of Niagara and County grown fruit. The Niagara portion brings richness and mouth-feel elements complimented by wonderful citrus and mineral elements from the County . A low alcohol of 10.5% makes this an ideal afternoon sipper.
This Riesling is a wonderful balance of Niagara and County grown fruit. The Niagara portion (60 %) brings richness and mouth-feel elements complimented by wonderful citrus and mineral elements from the County . A low alcohol of 10.1% makes this an ideal afternoon sipper.
This Riesling is a blend of 70% Niagara fruit (Twenty Mile Bench) and 30% County fruit. The grapes went through a slow, gentle press to avoid bitter tannin extraction. The two regions were fermented separatly in stainless steel tanks, and aged on lees for 3 months. No malolactic fermentation.
Stone fruit on the nose, and a white fruit palate. Crisp, citrus finish with great acid and a bit of sweetness. Suggested Drinkability Window: Now through 2016.
Our Riesling is a blend of two regions, combining the tart, crisp acidity of the County with the lush, ripe fruit of Niagara. Our 2011 Riesling was crafted with 35% of the fruit coming from Prince Edward County and the balance coming from a stunning sight right below the escarpment in the heart of the Niagara bench. The County component brings wonderful minerality and great lemon/lime notes while the rich fruit component comes from the Niagara fruit. The wines were fermented with lots of lees to help express the Terroir. Fermentations were stopped prior to all the components going dry. The residual natural sugar (12 grams/litre) is counterbalanced by almost equal amounts of acidity. This "just dry" Riesling comes in with a wonderfully low alcohol of 10.4 % alcohol.
This beautiful Riesling is the perfect blend between the more aromatic citrus, lime-driven Niagara fruit and a more mineral inspired County Riesling. Beautiful citrus lime aromatics followed by a fresh mineral driven mid palate with delightful length. Suggested Drinkability Window: Now through 2016.