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Featherstone Black Sheep Riesling 2015 Wine Review

Featherstone Black Sheep Riesling 2015

Featherstone Black Sheep Riesling 2015

Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

Community Score:92/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $16.95

Drink: 2017-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 10%

Sweetness: Medium

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Featherstone

Agent: Featherstone Winery

Natalie's Score: 92/100

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 2015 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.

Riesling food pairings: chicken tikka masala, potato and cauliflower yellow curry, vegetable coconut curry.

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This Featherstone Black Sheep Riesling 2015 was reviewed on January 27, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

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Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

Refreshing peach, apple, honey and slight lanolin aromas. The delicious palate gives ripe peach, MacIntosh apple, lemon, subtle mineral and honey on a dry, silky, mouth-watering mouthfeel with delicate finish-a beautiful example of Niagara Peninsula Riesling.
Tasted Nov. 2016
Heather Wall - CS; WSET Advanced rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

The 2015 version of this Niagara Riesling plays true to character with oodles of honeyed Niagara tree fruit; stony minerality; racy acidity; and mild petrol overtones. Light-bodied and dry this white wine is food friendly and versatile. When in doubt, choose Riesling. In this case a very good choice. Solid price performer.
Tasted: November 2016
The 2015 vintage is has bright notes of lime blossom, lemon zest and flint. Pair with fresh seafood and vegetarian dishes. Very refreshing and easy to drink. - Community Wine Reviews

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