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Riesling, 2022
Shipped and sold by SpearHead Winery
Tasting Notes: The nose displays jasmine and lime with a hint of crushed rock and flint. The palate opens with a blast of fresh lemon, crab apple, and mineral notes. Great tension and balance. Pair with fish tacos, butter chicken, crab legs, or dim sum.
Winemaking: The Riesling is entirely hand-harvested. 50% of the fruit is whole bunch pressed, while the other 50% undergoes maceration and cold soaks on skins for 24 hours. This process provides complex fruit aromas and increased mouth texture. The settled juice is then fermented in stainless steel tank.
Residual Sugar: 9.18 g/L
National Wine Awards of Canada 2023, Bronze Medal
The 2019 vintage was a featured wine in April's Wine Club package, 2021.
Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Vineyard: Gentleman Farmer Vineyard, SE Kelowna & Seven Mountain Vineyards, West Kelowna
Residual Sugar: 9 g/L
Cases Produced: 579
Appearance: Pale straw in colour.
Nose: Spicy, aromatic, minerally, lime zest bouquet with a hint of petrol.
Palate: Light to medium-bodied, just off-dry, grapefruit and lime flavours with tangy acidity.
Quality: Outstanding. 90 points. Drink now, but will hold for several years.
Food Pairing: Sea bass with capers and lemon rice, Persian chicken with turmeric and lime, sweet potato fries with wasabi aioli, rice and refried bean burrito, and pork medallions with blue cheese sauce.
