Maker: Featherstone, Vineland, Ontario, Canada.
Grape: Riesling (100%)
Place of origin: Niagara Peninsula VQA, Ontario, Canada.
Style: Whole cluster pressed Riesling. On lees for six weeks.
Vintage: 2020
ABV: 10.5%
Price: $20 Canadian (current vintage)/$15 US.
Appearance: Light straw.
Nose: Light acetone, mineral water, peach.
Palate: Medium bodied, medium fry and balanced. Medium acid but with green apple, citron, and stone fruit.
Finish: Clingy and a little chewy.
Parting words: This wine is another bottle we picked up on our trip to Ontario last summer. For more information on that, click here and here. This summer was a little crazy with Liz’s new job, her mother’s passing, and all the normal summertime kid stuff, so we weren’t able to embark on any wine trips together. That’s ok, since we’re still drinking through the bottles we purchased on our last three!
Featherstone was another winery that friend-of-the-blog André Proulx recommended for Riesling, but since we were short on time, I couldn’t stay and taste. I think I made a good choice regardless. I’m not a fan of heavy lees-related flavors in Riesling, but they’re good when balanced with acid and sweetness like they are here.
I didn’t spend much time there, but Featherstone has a nice tasting room. If you’re ever in the area, stop by and sample of the the delicious Riesling and other wines the fine people have for sale.
2020 Featherstone Black Sheep Riesling is recommended!
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