2023 Estate Riesling

Vintage: 2023

Variety or Blend:  Riesling

Vineyard Designation: Adamo Estate Vineyard

Region: Ontario (Hockley Hills)

Vine Age: Plantings 2012, 2015, 2017

Soil: Sand and loam with large deposits of limestone

Wine Style: Off-dry

Oak: None

Alcohol Content: 11 %

PH: 3.14

TA: 7.3 g/L

RS: 18 g/L

Ageing: Drink now through 2030

Serving Temperature: 8 - 12 degrees Celsius

Winemaking:

The 2023 Estate Riesling was harvested when the flavours were fully developed and the acidity was just right. We hand harvested to protect the integrity of the fruit and whole cluster pressed in our gentle bladder press. Juice selection was made at the press pan to ensure there was not any over-extraction of phenolic flavours from the grape skins. It was cold settled after pressing and then racked into stainless steel for a long, slow fermentation at cool temperatures, to enhance aromatics and preserve fruitiness. The alcoholic fermentation was stopped when the balance was ideal. Our Riesling was then protein stabilized and filtered before bottling.

Appearance:

Pale straw with a clear hue.

Palate:

Layers of fruit and texture fill the mouth and the flavours on the palate mirror the aromas. The balanced sweetness and refreshing acidity through the mid-palate offers notes of green apple, nectarine and apricot. Our Estate Riesling incorporates a fruit-driven palate with a tight focus, textured mineral notes and a long finish that is true to the place where it is grown. A pleasant medium-bodied wine with a lingering finish that drinks well on its own and pairs with many ethnic dishes.