Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThere are no significant changes here from my previous review, which points to its ability to age. The fruit component is cleaner and fresher than many of the older vintages, suggesting the vineyard work is likely better, and due to the vines getting older. The picking takes place over two separate periods to select the fruit at the perfect moment. Honey and pears dominate, with a touch of petrol. The attack is soft with more fresh nectarine and pink grapefruit, adding a bit of fullness to balance the minerality. Tasted as part of a vertical tasting of Tightrope Riesling 2012-2018 - RS 6.3 g/L, Alcohol 13.8, TA 9.0 g/L, pH 3.06.Tasted: 03 February 2020Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$22.00
750ml
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Producer: Tightrope WineryDistributors: Vintage West Wine Marketing Grape: RieslingUPC: 626990153856
Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe estate-grown grapes are picked in two lots, one week apart, to select the bunches for optimal ripeness. The nose is a mix of honey, green apples and pear with a touch of petrol. The attack is tart early on with an intense nectarine and pink grapefruit palate and a fresh, tart finish. I love the minerality here, and although it may be a bit stark for some, I see endless food possibilities and long life in bottle. Halibut, fish cakes, fish tacos, sushi: they all work here. The fruit qualifies for the new Naramata sub-appellation.Tasted: 26 June 2019Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$22.00
750ml
winery direct
Producer: Tightrope WineryDistributors: Vintage West Wine Marketing Grape: RieslingUPC: 626990153856
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