Charles Baker B-Side Riesling 2024 Wine Review

Natalie's Score: 91/100

Charles Baker B-Side Riesling is a beautifully crafted Ontario white that tells an intriguing story right from the label, as it is made from top-tier fruit sourced from the celebrated Ivan and Picone vineyards that did not make the final cut for Baker's renowned single-vineyard bottlings, yet delivers a wine of striking finesse and character in its own right. It is off-dry, light-to-medium-bodied, and notably low in alcohol at just 10.3%, with a pristine nose of orchard blossom, ripe apricot, tangerine zest, and a cool, slate-like minerality that is unmistakably Niagara in origin. The palate is graceful and precise, with a lively, mouth-cleansing acidity, a gentle thread of wildflower honey, and a refreshingly long finish that keeps the wine dancing well after the last sip. Serve it well chilled and enjoy through 2034, as Riesling's naturally high acidity and fine structure make it one of the world's most rewarding grapes for long-term cellaring. Charles Baker is one of Ontario's most admired winemakers, celebrated for elevating Niagara Riesling to a level of single-vineyard seriousness that invites comparison with the great wines of Germany's Mosel and Alsace. Pair it with a fragrant red lentil and coconut curry, where the wine's gentle sweetness and citrus brightness will temper the warmth of the spices with effortless elegance, or serve it alongside a crispy pork schnitzel with a squeeze of lemon and a light cucumber salad for a classic and deeply satisfying match.

Riesling food pairings: mild curries, red lentil stew, pork schnitzel.

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This Charles Baker B-Side Riesling 2024 was reviewed on April 11, 2026 by Natalie MacLean

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