ON-89029 BC-915140

Tawse Sketches Of Niagara Riesling 2012, VQA Niagara Peninsula

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Riesling Riesling
Ontario, Canada

$17.95 (89029)

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88 pts
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February 15, 2014
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Critic Reviews (5)

David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

This a super bright, pale, fresh young riesling that has lifted, pure apple-pear fruit, white flower and citrus lime...

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Michael Godel
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Michael Godel

http://o.canada.com/life/red-earth-white-wine-and-september-sparkling-fire/ "s’got quite the tropical warmth for...

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National Wine Awards of Canada
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National Wine Awards of Canada

Aggregate final score from judges at the 2014 National Wine Awards of Canada. June 2014

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Sara d'Amato
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Sara d'Amato

A bright, vibrant riesling although a little lighter and less concentrated than previous vintages. Nice minerality on...

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John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

The 2012 Sketches riesling shows considerable sulphur on the nose obscuring fruit, at least for the moment. The...

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Community Reviews (4)

Barry McLarnon
Barry McLarnon

It's gratifying to see how Niagara winemakers have learned how to handle riesling in the warmer vintages. In 2007, most of them were all cooked lemon and petrol, more reminiscent of riesling from Australia than cool-climate Ontario. The tide seems to have turned in the warm 2010 and 2012 vintages, and this is a great example: lime, green apple, grapefruit, wrapped up in mouth-watering acidity. Tasty and refreshing, as riesling should be.

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Jason Chenier
Jason Chenier

Nicely balanced. Off dry with a green apple finish. Tasted April 2014.

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Alan  Withers
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Francois Botha
Francois Botha

Green apple, turpentine, floral, and mineral notes. It is off-dry with crisp acidity and lots of fruit. Can age for 4-5 years.

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