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A chance to sample a trio of rare Canadian Riesling from Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. Not generally available outside of Canada, these were bottles were originally imported for the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC).
50th Parallel Estate Riesling, Okanagan Valley, 2016
Jamie Goode (wineanorak.com): 90/100
Made in a drier style, with 7 g acid and 7 g sugar. Lively grapefruit and lime flavours with some mineral notes. Good focus here, and nice acidity. Juicy, pure and pithy, and already showing a bit of development.
Winery Profile: https://www.wineanorak.com/wineblog/canada/in-the-okanagan-the-impressive-50th-parallel-estate-winery
Cedar Creek Estate Winery Platinum Series Block 3 Single Vineyard Riesling, Okanagan Valley, 2016
Anthony Gismondi (gismondionwine.com): 88/100
Historically, the Platinum Block Riesling gets two picks, with the second trier getting a few extra weeks of hang time before harvest. In 2016 however, the first pick, all fresh and bright, felt right to winemaker Taylor Whelan and was fermented (ten percent in French oak) for 30-45 days. Post ferment the juice spent five months on its lees in stainless steel. The result is a bit of buttery lime curd, with a crisp lime playing against a light, creamy palate. There is a candied citrus note, again led by lime, that textures the white peach, tangerine palate and clings to the finish. Very youthful still, as well as angular - this is mostly elbows and knees at this point. A welcome 10.5 percent, making this shine with dishes like Thai green curry. Drinkable now, but a few years could add some complexity.
Mission Hill Family Estate Reserve Riesling, Okanagan Valley, 2016
Decanter World Wine Awards: 90/100
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