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Spearhead Botrytis Affected Late Harvest Riesling 2019
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThis late harvest riesling comes off young vines in Orchard Block Vineyard, planted in 2016 in South East Kelowna. The fruit was picked by hand at 31.5 Brix, and stomped in picking bins to get some skin contact and release the sugar from the dehydrated raisinated fruit. It was fermented cold in stainless steel and neutral French oak barrels. The colour is light, and the wine is reasonably light on the palate despite a large amount of residual sugar led by aromas of ripe red apples, apricots, citrus, and honey. Smooth and rich, it has an unctuous mouthfeel reminiscent of a German Auslese level riesling. Creamy but never cloying, think crème brûlée or Tarte Tatin.Tasted: 13 December 2020Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $25.00 | 375ml | winery direct |
Grape: RieslingCSPC: 191195UPC: 626990367994
