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Ontario Rielsing Wine
What are five wineries that create a great Ontario riesling?
Rieslings in Ontario are very good. Instead of listing a general list of
wineries check below for wineries in Prince Edward County (PEW) and Niagara.
Picking just five wineries is tough but here is my short list:
- Kacaba Vineyard, try the 2006 Horizons RIESLING
- Konzelmann Estate Winery, try the 2005 Riesling Reserve
- 13th Street Wines, try the 2006 June's Vineyard Riesling
- Cave Springs Cellars, always produce good Rieslings
- Pillitteri, try their Riesling Ice Wine
What are some Prince Edward County (PEC) wineries that create a great riesling?
- By Chadsey Cairns, try the 2002 Riesling
- Huff Estates, try the 2006 Riesling
- Norman Hardie Winery, try any Riesling available
What Ontario Rieslings have won wine awards?
At the 2006 Ontario Wine Awards, there were two categories for rieslings: dry rieslings and off-dry rieslings.
Dry Riesling Award Winners
- Gold - Calamus Estate 2005 Riesling
- Silver - Flat Rock Cellars 2006 Nadja's Vineyard Riesling
- Bronze - Chateau des Charmes 2005 Riesling
- Bronze - Chateau des Charmes 2005 Riesling, Estate Bottled
Off-Dry Riesling Award Winners
- Gold - Hillebrand Estates 2005 Trius Riesling Dry
- Silver - Vineland Estates 2005 Riesling Reserve
- Bronze - Angel Gate Winery 2006 Riesling Sussreserve
How long as riesling been produced in Canada?
The first Canadian riesling was produced in 1974 and has been a staple of the
Canadian wine industry. Canada weather creates a long slow growing period that
suits the riesling grape perfectly.
Are all riesling's sweet wines?
No, while many riesling are on the sweet side the riesling grape is very
versital and makes a wide range of wines. Riesling wines can be very dry
and fruity or sweet with strong citrus notes. When looking for a riesling
ask a knowledgeable wine rep to explain the differences.
Is it true there is a Riesling Ice wine?
Yes! Canada produces 99% of the worlds ice wine. Vidal was originally the main
grape used in ice wine but now riesling is becoming more popular. Riesling ice wine
is incredibly rich and has an acidity that can support the sweetness. Do you think
that riesling ice wine is as good as it gets? Now Canada is producing riesling
sparkling ice wine, this has an amazing taste. At first the taste is rich and bubble
with notes of citrus. The finish is clean and clear as the bubbles clean your palette.
Why is riesling more 'thirst-quenching' than other white wines?
Unlike Chardonnay, Riesling doesn't undergo malolactic fermentation. Malolactic fermentation.is
known to soften and add a buttery edge to wines like Chardonnay. Riesling mantain their
natural tart and acidic traits which make it a great hot weather wine.
Hopefully this is a good introduction to Ontario Riesling wine . If you have questions
or comments send me an email from the contact page.
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