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Township 7 Seven Stars Rigel 2021
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaTownship 7's sparkling program is well on its way under its creator winemaker, Mary McDermott. The series is six strong with a seventh label in the offing. All of the wines are made using the classic traditional method. Rigel is named after the 7th brightest and one of the youngest stars in the night sky. It is all riesling grown at Fool's Gold Vineyard in Oliver. The nose is aromatically riesling with fresh lime and minerals blending with toasted brioche. The attack is round and lively, with bright citrus and more stony mineral notes that electrify the middle palate. This is a perfect wine for West Coast oysters and is long, flavourful, and complex. Sparkling riesling is a good thing in British Columbia, and this one is super. The vineyard is owned by Mark Antonello, a well known vineyard manager, and was planted by his father-in-law and renowned Okanagan viticulturist Richard Cleave. The fruit was gently pressed, fractioned off to separate tanks for free run, cold settled and fermented in stainless steel. Only the free run juice made it to the final blend.Tasted: 02 February 2024Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $36.97 | 750ml | winery online/direct |
Grape: RieslingUPC: 626990264392
