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Riesling, 2021
Shipped and sold by SpearHead Winery
Tasting Notes: Pronounced flavours of apple, nectarine, honeydew melon, and white floral notes are present on the nose. This is greeted by candied lemon, nectar, and vanilla on the palate. There is a hint of slate minerality, and the mouthfeel is soft, with a crème brulé finish. Enjoy now or cellar for 12+ years.
Source: A combination of fruit sourced from Seven Mountain Vineyards in West Kelowna and our estate in Southeast Kelowna.
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: 9.6 g/L
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.
