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2010 Sand & Gravel Riesling

Price

$17.95 (includes tax & bottle deposit). Shipping to Ontario only.
On-line purchases from the winery must be made in multiples of 6, with any combination of wines.

 


Vitals

  • Appellation: St Davids Bench
  • Sugar Code: 31 g/L
  • Alcohol: 9.3%
  • Cases Produced: 270
  • Release Date: October 2011

Notes from the Winemaker

  • Brix at Harvest: various
  • pH: 3.0
  • TA: 7.4 g/L
  • Bottled: March 2011

Notes from a Taster

  • Eye: pale yellow and clear
  • Nose: lemon, grapefriut, honey, floral notes
  • Palate: honeydew melon, ripe tree fruits like peach and apricot
  • Body: full and rich on the palate
  • Acidity:  well balanced acidity with fruit
  • Finish: clean
  • Drink: Now to 2015

Final Words

A wonderful balance of fruit and acidity was achieved in this wine, resulting in a lush rich mouth-feel.  Match this Riesling with spicy stir-fry, sushi, pork dishes, or enjoy this wine on its’ own.

About Ravine Vineyard

A 34 acre Estate farm whose origins date back to 1867 as a tender fruit farm. Established as an Estate Winery in late 2008, Ravine is a Wine Council of Ontario recognized sustainable winery, focusing on ultra premium wines. The Estate property is biodynamically farmed, producing certified organic grapes while sourced grapes are carefully selected from local growing partners. Winemakers Peter Gamble and Shauna White have developed an elegant portfolio of Bordeaux reds and Burgundian whites showcasing the uniqueness of Ravine’s terroir.