Thirty Bench Small Lot 'Steel Post' Riesling 2022 VQA

“Our winery is located in the tiny appellation called the Beamsville Bench. This narrow strip of land near Lake Ontario boasts sloping vineyards and deep, dry soils; a valuable terroir that shapes the exceptional taste of our wine.”

WINE MAKING

After daily visits to the vineyard and tasting the grapes to find that perfect taste profile, our winemaker chose to harvest the grapes September 28 and October 2. The grapes were hand-picked and hand-sorted from older vines within our own ‘Steel Post Vineyard’. The juice was cool fermented at about 12 to 14ºC and aged in stainless steel tanks to capture the unique terroir of the ‘Steel Post Vineyard’.

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Clear and bright with a clean, fresh aroma of lemon, Key lime, white flower, and site-specific notes of mineral and wet stone. Light-bodied, lovely texture, slightly off-dry, crisp, clean, and refreshing. At first sip look for flavours of juicy citrus and green apple to excite the palate. Fresh tangy citrus, white currant, grapefruit, and mineral notes linger on the mouth-watering finish.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

Serve chilled at 10 to 12˚C. Serve with barbecued citrus shrimp skewers; sushi; steamed mussels; grilled white fish; salmon with a lemon risotto; baked lemon chicken; salmon dill crepes; fresh herb and lemon spaghettini. This wine will continue to develop through 2035 and beyond.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM Silver Medal – 90 points – WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada 2023.