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2010 Sand & Gravel York Road

Price

$16.95 (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

  • Blend: 49.2% Chardonnay, 29% Riesling, 16.8% Sauvignon Blanc, 4.4% Musque, 0.4% Pinot Blanc, 0.3% Pinot Noir, 0.1% Pinot Meunier
  • Sugar Code: 0
  • Alcohol: 12.5%
  • Cases Produced: 863
  • Release Date: October 2011

Notes from the Winemaker

  • Brix at Harvest: various
  • pH: 3.53
  • TA: 6.3 g/L
  • Oak: 80% in Stainless Steel, 20% in new Oak
  • Bottled: June 2010

Notes from a Taster

  • Eye: Pale Lemon
  • Palate: Lime, orange, starfruit, hints of oak
  • Body: Light-Medium
  • Acidity: Lively – ( very food friendly)
  • Alcohol Perception: Balanced
  • Finish: very clean with lemon/lime notes
  • Drink: Now to 2014

Final Words

Ravine’s second white assemblage takes a tasty step forward with this release. A wonderfully aromatic white with just enough structure yet it still maintains it’s fresh and easy going drinkability. Enjoy with a variety of seasonal salads and fish.

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.