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Featherstone Black Sheep Riesling 2016

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Melanie Lloyd rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

A wonderfully complex off-dry Riesling that has lots of minerality and aromas of tropical fruit, mostly pineapple, as well as peach, honey and floral notes. On the palate, there are pineapple and lime flavours. It is very tart and has a tiny touch of residual sugar that is well integrated with the refreshing acidity of this wine. Beautiful Riesling!

Tasted November 2017
Greg Hughes rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Super-ripe Ontario Riesling from a quality producer. It reaches almost to 14% alcohol, which is striking. 2016 was extremely sunny and this particular wone sees more sun than usual. It's named for the sheep that tend the vineyards; eating the foliage back to expose the grapes to the sun.
Very pale colouration.
The aromas have some lanolin, honey, wax, nectarine, white grapefruit, and citrus zest.
Sweetlime, lemon juice, confectioner's sugar on a palate that is not only delicious, but still zippy in the acidity department.
Put this wine with scallops and asparagus, or maybe a simple trout fillet woth some coarse salt.




Natalie's Review

Featherstone Black Sheep Riesling 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Featherstone's Black Sheep Riesling stands shoulder to shoulder (ear to ear) with the best of Niagara Rieslings. This is one of my favourite Niagara Rieslings: delightful every vintage. The 2016 vintage is no exception with lovely bright notes of lime blossom, lemon zest and flint. Pair with fresh seafood and vegetarian dishes. This Ontario white wine offers great refreshment in the glass. Drink: 2017-2020. 80234 13.80% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. November 25, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine  Full Review

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