Peak Cellars Terraces Dry Riesling 2020

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Lake Country, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe first dry riesling is made with estate grapes grown on low-lying heavier clay soils that Peak Cellars calls Block 20. The clone is 21, and folks, this one is dry. The fermentation was long and cool at 36 days in stainless steel, and the wine remained on fine lees in the tank until bottling. Green apples and citrus rule the day with some lactic notes and piercingly sharp acidity, somewhat tempered by the creamy lees notes in the finish. Best with fatty foods to help soften the blow.Tasted: 15 June 2021Tasted by: Prices:

$24.00

750ml

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Producer: O'Rourke's Peak CellarsDistributors: Revelry Import Company
Grape: RieslingCSPC: 380673UPC: 681714105207

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Peak Cellars Terraces Dry Riesling 2020

Lake Country, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThis is the inaugural release of Terraces Dry Riesling, with estate grapes sourced from the low-lying, clay soiled Block 20, and clone 21B. This was fermented cool in stainless over 6 weeks, where it remained until bottling. Bone dry, this is led by earthy lees, followed by lemon blossoms, green apples, and peach yogurt. The slender palate finishes with a bitter orange note. Somewhat disjointed and lactic up against the piercing citric acidity, this is definitely one for severe acid freaks.Tasted: 06 August 2021Tasted by: Prices:

$24.00

750ml

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Producer: O'Rourke's Peak CellarsDistributors: Revelry Import Company
Grape: RieslingCSPC: 380673UPC: 681714105207

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Peak Cellars Terraces Dry Riesling 2020

Lake Country, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaFrom the terraced rows of Block 20, planted to clone 21B like Block 11, the soil here is rich in clay. The fermentation was cool and slow, dialled down to 10 degrees and lasting 5-6 weeks. It's zesty, racy, and most certainly dry (1.5 g/L). If anything, this is a bit too austere, but it'll be at home on the dinner table, adding a splash of lemon, lime zest, and chalk with a clean, lipsmacking finish.Tasted: 04 August 2021Tasted by: Prices:

$24.00

750ml

winery online/direct, select private retailers

Producer: O'Rourke's Peak CellarsDistributors: Revelry Import Company
Grape: RieslingCSPC: 380673UPC: 681714105207

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