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Black Swift Vineyards Riesling Kirkjian Farmtext
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Black Swift Vineyards Riesling Kirkjian Farm 2014

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaKurkjian Farm is an organic four-acre vineyard located in East Kelowna, directly below Summerhill Winery. This is bone dry riesling that takes its cue from the powerful, dry rieslings coming out of the Clare and Eden Valley. East Kelowna is making a strong case for riesling, think Tantalus for one, and winemaker Jason Parkes has done a fine job here, pushing that electric, salty, mineral style. The clay-based soil accounts for the depth and power. Look for stone fruit and plenty of citrus with some serious bitter rind notes in the finish. Best with food now but this will age. Good effort.Tasted: 03 January 2017Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:
BC$24.99750mlwinery direct
Producer: The HatchGrape: RieslingCSPC: 529305