2005 SLC Riesling Icewine
Classic sweet-tart Icewine profile, with an exhilarating blast of ripe Bartlett pear as the main theme. The lively, citrus-driven structure cleanses the palate and provides a counterpoint for the decadent sweetness. Vibrant and long on the finish, with a mouth-watering citrus aftertaste.
Wine Specs
| Vintage | 2005 |
| Varietal | Riesling |
| Harvest Date | December 2005 |
| Residual Sugar | 252 g/l |
| Tannin | 12.4 g/l |
| Alcohol % | 9.0 |
Wine Profile
Awards
Gold Medal
2007 Vinitaly
2007 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
2007 New World Wine Competition
2007 Japan Wine Challenge
2007 West Coast Wine Awards
Silver Medal
2007 Canadian Wine Awards
2007 Decanter World Wine Awards
2007 International Wine & Spirits Competition
2007 Pacific Rim Wine Competition
2007 Taster's Guild Wine Competition
2007 Int'l Eastern Wine Competition
2007 All Canadian Wine Competition
2007 San Francisco Int'l Wine Competition
2007 Indiana Int'l Wine Competition
Production Notes
Bud burst occurred several days ahead of normal, with less rain than usual. The weather turned cool and wet in June resulting in very small fruit set and limited yields but allowing for more concentrated flavours. Temperatures from summer through fall were about long-term average but cooler than the past two years in the Okanagan. To maximize flavour potential, we opened canopies where necessary exposing grapes to more sunlight and allowing fruit flavours and tannins to ripen fully. Harvest began in mid-September and finished within the first week of November.
Production
100% Riesling
Other Notes
37.8 Brix at Harvest