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Cattail Creek Estate Winery
2007 Select Late Harvest Riesling VQA 375ml

2007 Select Late Harvest Riesling, 375ml

VQA Niagara on the Lake

The Vineyard

After the phenomenal vintage of 2007, the winter proved to maintain the expectations of a great winemaking year. The cold weather came a little earlier than expected and Cattail Creek Estate Winery set out to harvest the winter grapes on January 3rd at temperatures of -11.7ºC (10.9ºF). These cold temperatures ensured the grapes were fully frozen on the vines and therefore, would only yield the richest juice.

The Winery
Once the temperature had increased slightly, the Riesling grapes for the Select Late Harvest were pressed. With the slightly warmer temperatures of the grapes, the juice released was just slightly less concentrated however, incredibly complex resulting from the natural freezing and thawing process undergone by the grapes on the vines throughout the fall and early winter. After a very long, slow pressing, the juice underwent cold settling and fermentation was carried out in stainless steel tanks to create a wine with wonderfully fresh fruit flavours.

The Wine
This elegant wine is filled with absolutely stunning aromas of pears, baked apples, honey, spice and melons. Surprisingly light on the palate with a wonderful acidity that creates a dry, lingering finish. Magnificent on its own, it would also pair very nicely with apple crisp, baked pears, caramel covered apples, tarte tatin or a plate of cheeses. Drink now or age up to 8 years. Serve chilled.

	$26.25

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This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 08 October, 2008.

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