★ Update
Riesling isn't currently part of our active lineup. For a similar crisp, dry white, try our Sauvignon Blanc or Chill Thrill (white Pet-Nat).
It truly feels like summer has just started, but here we are, already well into August and thinking ahead to fall and harvest. We had to stop ourselves — we've got to soak in every last bit of the time on our new outdoor patio, and sip on our newest wines.
Riesling isn't a wine the team typically made in the past, but when we reintroduced it in 2019, it flew off the shelves. It is typically one of the last varieties harvested in Ontario, and not a grape we grow here on our vineyard. Although Riesling can be considered a cool climate variety, it isn't a grape you see a lot of in Prince Edward County.
Our Riesling had an aromatic profile and retained its freshness. Its flavour was influenced by the lees, which we love. We took a bit of an experimental and natural take on Riesling, keeping it unfined and unfiltered.
It's typical to hear guests say they don't like Riesling because it is too sweet, or they don't love the smell of petrol — the most classic and well-known characteristics of Riesling. These can be true of Riesling, but definitely not all, so don't let them stop you from trying different producers and finding a take on the grape you enjoy. Our Riesling was bone-dry with lovely acidity.
Tasting notes always vary depending on your palate, but winemaker Mike Traynor described them as lemon custard, lime zest, icing sugar and almond, with a lemony finish.
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Looking for a crisp, dry white in our current lineup? Try our Sauvignon Blanc or Chill Thrill Pet-Nat.
