Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe Old Vines version of the Sperling riesling lineup is the winery flagship. It opens with a barely noticeable 10.4 g/L of residual sugar. It is all estate grown, both organic and biodynamic. The wine is made to reflect its origins and vineyard site, without makeup. The dominant soil feature is deep, mineralogical clay high in calcium, which seems to turbocharge this riesling. At 42 years of vine age, it has a fine concentration of dryish fruit flavours with a strong lemon-lime undercurrent in the finish. Great with food and fairly priced.Tasted: 19 November 2020Tasted by: Prices: BC 27.89 winery direct, private wine shops
Producer: Sperling VineyardsDistributors: Select Wines & Spirits Grape: RieslingCSPC: 1345486UPC: 627843118046
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaAnn Sperling biodynamically farms the Kelowna land her grandparents settled more than 150 years ago. he Old Vines Riesling is the winery flagship, held back two years prior to release. These vines were planted in 1978 and show their concentration in this dryish, textural, sleek riesling, driven by lime pith, lemon pith, quince, white honey to a snappy finish. This year there's a lactic / lees pear note on the mid that detracts from last year's purity, but the bright acidity and 11.5% package help distract. Partner with Thai or Vietnamese vegetable dishes.Tasted: 10 December 2020Tasted by: Prices: BC 27.89 winery direct, private wine shops
Producer: Sperling VineyardsDistributors: Select Wines & Spirits Grape: RieslingCSPC: 1345486UPC: 627843118046