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Tantalus Old Vines Rieslingtext
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Tantalus Old Vines Riesling 2021

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaTantalus' Old Vines Riesling, consistently one of Canada's top wines, comes entirely off their north facing 1978 plantings of clone 21B, sheltered by Ponderosa pines, and rooted in deep silty soils. This was handpicked, gently whole bunch pressed, settled and fermented cool for 45 days before resting a few months on lees, plus 2 years in bottle prior to release. Such a wine of site, and time, this savoury, dry riesling streams across the palate with crushed stones, lime pith and peel, mandarin, pear skin, and flake salts. Though held taut with nervy energy, this wine reveals itself slowly, confidently, and without any showy pretension. The finish lingers long, thankfully, reminding that you should seek out this singular wine whenever you can.Tasted: 14 August 2024Tasted by: Prices:
BC$43.50750mlwinery direct/online
Producer: Tantalus VineyardsDistributors: The Wine Syndicate
Grape: RieslingCSPC: 179226UPC: 626990067429