Reif Estate Winery Riesling Reserve 2017

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There are 7 user submitted reviews for this wine.

Jennifer Havers rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Beautiful! Aromas of bright lemon, lime zest, and stony mineral notes. Dry on the palate, with bright, mouthwatering acidity, and vibrant citrus fruit. Slight pepper and wet stone mineral hints on the finish. Enjoy with white fish or oysters.

Courtney Flood rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Lime zest, green apple, peach and honeydew melon with undertones of dill, this wine is light in body and has a very brisk racy acidity. Perfect seafood wine, like poached halibut or seared scallop.

Wineboy rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

Highly aromatic Riesling with peaches and petrol. Tastes older than the label indicates. Drink now...

Colette Martin rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Fresh citrus and orange zest on the nose that repeats on the palate. Incredible acidity and zesty citrus that continues through a medium long finish with undertones of minerality.

L.J. Palmer WSET 3 rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Taste of Ontario 2019 @ Ottawa: Aromatic and zesty, dry and light bodied. Wonderful aromas of lemon and lime with a hint of white floral and wet stone. Tastes of lemon and lemon pith with minerality; a great choice for summer and seafood.

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

Aromas of candied orange zest, tropical fruit, and slight almond.
Bright acidity on the palate with lemon, pineapple, and clementine flavours with a gentle almond finish. Very nice product!

Tasted July 2018

Simon Chen rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

really reminiscent of German Riesling. Floral, citrus, tropical fruits on the nose but on the palate, it's dry, acidic and tingling minerality. Great riesling from the Niagara region!!

Natalie's Review

Reif Estate Winery Riesling Reserve 2017, Niagara-on-the-lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A gorgeous, mouth-watering Niagara Riesling with aromas of lime, lemongrass, chives and wet stone. A deep core of minerality. Light-bodied yet bursting with flavour. Pair with fresh seafood. Drink: 2018-2023. 12.50% D 750 mL $20.15 Score: 93/100. April 14, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

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