Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaSimes is a cooler, steep, north-facing vineyard in East Kelowna. Its granite-based soils sit just a few kilometres south of the 50°N mark. The northern aspect adds a rare distinction to this site that remains cool even as climate change is warming up the west coast. It is the perfect home for the small amount of riesling that joins a vineyard predominately planted to pinot noir. The riesling fruit (Alsace clone 49) was hand picked using selective passes through the block on October 6. At the winery, it is meticulously hand sorted at the top of the six level, five movement winery. The juice is cold macerated for 24-48 hours, followed by stainless steel and ceramic fermentation that lasts one to two weeks before it ages on its lees for a minimum of six months. The ageing is in a mix of stainless steel and 1200 litre German foudres. The result is a knockout lemon-led riesling that, in the end, is bone dry, sporting a hum of electricity and minerality that speaks to East Kelowna riesling dusted in Okanagan desert scrub.Tasted: 02 July 2021Tasted by: Prices:
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$45.00
750ml
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Producer: Martin's Lane WineryDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Grape: RieslingCSPC: 361400UPC: 776545992857
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaSimes Vineyard is a steep, north-facing site in East Kelowna overlooking Lake Kelowna, based on granite soils. This is entirely clone 49, native fermented in stainless and ceramic egg, with 48 hours skin / stem contact, followed by six months on lees. It was bottled without fining. An intense, focused nose of lime pith and peel carries through to the palate, accompanied by tangerine, crunchy pear, and an electric acidity. Bone dry, this streaks along the palate, leaving a lime peel / brown butter wash and granitic buzz in its wake.Tasted: 08 August 2021Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$45.00
750ml
winery online/direct
Producer: Martin's Lane WineryDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Grape: RieslingCSPC: 361400UPC: 776545992857
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