Vintages New Release Collection – March 29, 2025

Riesling GERMANY AND ONTARIO

Riesling is an ancient German grape variety responsible for many of the greatest and longest-ageing of white wines. The first written mention of “Riesslingen” appeared in 1435. The spelling we’re familiar with was established in 1552 by Hieronymus Bock: a German botanist and physician who obviously knew a thing or two about great names. Riesling can be made in any style from bone-dry sippers to lusciously sweet Icewine, but all premium Rieslings exhibit brilliant acidity. Riesling was first planted in Niagara in 1976 by Herman Weiss. Weiss was from the family behind the Mosel’s iconic St Urbans-Hof, and he recognized the potential for Riesling to succeed in Niagara’s limestone soils and cool-climate conditions.

German Riesling

Pear

Lime / Apple / Minerality / High Acidity

Peach / Tropical Fruit

Ontario Riesling

Harvesting wine grapes in Mosel.

FOOD PAIRING German Riesling / Spice-roasted pork tenderloin Ontario Riesling / Cajun gumbo Both / Asiago pasta