
2018 Simes Vineyard Riesling
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Tasting Notes
Intense green apple, fresh limes and floral notes supported by a fine line of natural acidity.
The unique aspect of this vineyard makes for a particularly rewarding harvest for our viticulturists. Simes Vineyard has a northern facing slope and it’s soil consists of fine silts and clay leftover from glacial activity; this makes it quite challenging to bear fruit. The vines are forced to dig deeper to get their nutrients, and as a result, they yield smaller grapes of remarkable intensity and concentration. All this lends an incredible brightness and acidity to our Riesling.
Winemaker Notes
Appellation
Oliver
Varietals
Clonal Selection: 49, planted in 2008
Canopy: cane pruned with vertical shoot positioning
Soil: Fine silts and clay from previous glacial activity allows for soils with amazing water holding capacity and minimal irrigation
Climate: One of the coolest on record, perfect for flavour development and natural acidity retention
Alcohol %
11.5
TA
9.5 g/L
pH
2.81