Vinemount Ridge

Riesling comes from Picone Vineyard atop the Niagara Escarpment in Ontario’s Vinemount Ridge. Oneida clay and clay loam sit over dolomitic and argillaceous limestone. The juice cold settled during transport, then fermented naturally in old neutral barrels and aged in neutral barrel. Orchard fruit includes apple, pear and peach, with spice and a leaner texture. Bottling was unfined and unfiltered, with 12.7% alcohol.

Pear, hazelnut and lemon-lime lead, with custard, cedar, green olive and a light briny note adding detail. The palate is medium- to full-bodied and tightly structured, combining creamy texture with bright acidity and mineral tension. Long and composed through the finish, it suits grilled salmon, roast chicken, vegetable quiche or creamy mushroom dishes.