Maker: Cave Spring Cellars, Jordan, Ontario, Canada.
Place of origin: Niagara Peninsula VQA, Ontario, Canada (approx. 75% from estate & family vineyards)
Vintage: 2013
ABV: 11%
Price: C$16/$12 USD (LCBO)
Appearance: Pale gold.
Nose: Mild. Lemon, orange zest.
Palate: Medium bodied, semi-dry. Lemon/lime soda, limestone, thyme.
Finish: Light. Underripe pear.
Parting words: I got this bottle a few months ago when I made a run to the border to pick up some Canadian whisky and wine. The whisky selection was as expected, but the selection of Canadian wine was very disappointing. Luckily they had a few bottles from some better known producers like Jackson Triggs and Cave Spring so I grabbed some of those.
I was first turned on to Cave Spring after tasting their Dry Riesling at the City of Riesling event in Traverse City in the summer of 2015. The geology of the Niagara region is special and it shows in this bright and refreshing, but not dull, Riesling. It’s well worth the price. I look forward to exploring more from them in the near future! I hope they ship to Michigan or maybe I can convince my wife to take a Niagara getaway next summer.
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