Sperling Vineyards Old Vines Riesling 2016

Sperling Vineyards Old Vines Rieslingtext

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Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaA redo after two years is always special, especially if the subject is riesling. The Sperling Old Vines is the winery flagship grown in limestone-laced clay and planted in 1978. It has 10.4 g/L of residual sugar, but you won’t notice it, given the acidity and the overwhelming robust flavours that run through the wine. It is genuine riesling without makeup, made for riesling geeks who appreciate the nuance of lemon-lime, white pepper, pear blossoms, and oatmeal. Aged and impressive, you need to give it a chance at this price.Tasted: 03 July 2022Tasted by: Prices:

$27.89

750ml

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Producer: Sperling VineyardsDistributors: Select Wines & Spirits
Grape: RieslingCSPC: 1345486UPC: 627843118046

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Sperling Vineyards Old Vines Riesling 2016

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaI last tasted this vintage 2 years ago, so it was a treat to revisit. Ann Sperling biodynamically farms the Kelowna land her grandparents settled more than 150 years ago. The Old Vines Riesling is the winery flagship, from vines planted in 1978 in deep limestone laced clay. This was partially native fermented in stainless, halted when the desired RS is achieved. Ample concentration for its 11.5%, with lime leaf, lime pulp, quince paste, lychee, and fragrant pear blossom across a waxy palate. The finish is dusted with white pepper and lingers with rubber elastic. A nice chance to try an aged Riesling, still drinking very smartly under screwcap.Tasted: 02 August 2022Tasted by: Prices:

$27.89

750ml

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Producer: Sperling VineyardsDistributors: Select Wines & Spirits
Grape: RieslingCSPC: 1345486UPC: 627843118046

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Sperling Vineyards Old Vines Riesling 2016

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:

$27.89

750ml

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Producer: Sperling VineyardsDistributors: Select Wines & Spirits
Grape: RieslingCSPC: 1345486UPC: 627843118046

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Sperling Vineyards Old Vines Riesling 2016

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:

$27.89

750ml

winery direct, private wine shops

Producer: Sperling VineyardsDistributors: Select Wines & Spirits
Grape: RieslingCSPC: 1345486UPC: 627843118046

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