VQA NIAGARA RIVER | 750ML

VINTAGE & VITICULTURE

While the season began with a wet cool spring, summer brought typical temperatures across Ontario. July was particularly warm and sunny with intense heat waves and high humidity. Early-ripening grape varieties escaped the wild weather of late fall and the unusual early cold snap in November. Harvest extended into early December, sometimes taking place in the snow.

WINEMAKER’S NOTES

Fermentation on the skins lasted 15 days then the must was pressed and malolactic fermentation was done in stainless steel tanks. This rare varietal is only grown in a handful of vineyards in Ontario and is also known as Trollinger x Riesling. It is a unique variety that is one of the first white grapes harvested. The key with this variety is to never over-ripen the fruit. The acids in this grape are delicate and will drop dramatically once the fruit is ripe harvest date is key. This vintage is a classic example of Kerner.

TASTING NOTES

RESIDUAL SUGAR: 5g/L

ALCOHOL/VOLUME: 13.5%

BRIX AT HARVEST: 22.6

TOTAL ACIDITY: 6.9g/L

RELEASE DATE: December, 2022

AGEABILITY: 4-6 Years