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Synchromesh Wines Thorny Vines Rieslingtext
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Synchromesh Wines Thorny Vines Riesling 2016

Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaOne of several single vineyard rieslings, Thorny Vines has been in the Synchromesh portfolio since 2010, with 2012 marking the first single vineyard release. The site is at the very southern end of Naramata Bench, and is planted to German clones on fertile, heavy clay. The key to its freshness is it faces north. Dickinson’s methods are holistic, no pesticides no chemicals (but not certified). He claims he sold his lab equipment and only makes wine by taste. Whatever his methods, this wine is a beautiful drop with bright lemons and green apples cutting a linear swath into the sweet fruit finish of lime and fleshy pear. At 53 g/l RS you come to understand the importance of the acidity to temper the sweet factor leaving the wine moderately off-dry. Super value.Tasted: 07 September 2017Tasted by: Prices:
BC$26.00750mlwinery direct, private wine shops
Producer: Synchromesh Wines Inc.Distributors: Storied Wines & Spirits
Massey Wines & Spirits Ltd.
Grape: RieslingCSPC: 345942UPC: 62699014398