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BLACK SHEEP RIESLING 2017 VQA Niagara Peninsula |
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note |
Producer |
FEATHERSTONE |
Bright extremely pale straw colour. Slightly spicy, fresh, ripe apple-lemon nose with some faintly leesy, mineral notes. Fairly dry, light bodied, slightly spicy, faintly honeyed, mineral-tinged, ripe apple-lemon flavours with a crisp, unoaked finish. Has 10% alcohol and 17 g/L residual sugar with a screwcap closure. The very similar 2016 (**) was released on December 9, 2017 at $16.95. |
CSPC |
80234 |
Type |
White Table Wine |
Agent |
Fea Est |
Country |
Canada |
Region |
Ontario |
Rating |
**(87.5 points) Tangy, Fairly Dry, Fresh presented |
LCBO Note |
Status |
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TASTING NOTE: Here's a flirting-with-off-dry Riesling overflowing with white peach, nectarine, pear, applesauce and lime. A subtle mineral undertone adds intrigue and the lip-smacking finish is crisp and clean. Sip through 2025 with lightly grilled or smoked fish. (Vintages panel, Feb. 2018) |
Price |
$ 16.95 |
Bottle Size |
750 mL |
Tasting Date |
vintages release - April 14, 2018 |
Cases bought |
1072 (12 bottles per case) |
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Score:
- Not Presented * Below Average
*+ OK
** Good
**+ Excellent
*** Outstanding
***+ Exceptional
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