inniskillin.com NIAGARA ESTATE COLLECTION Late Autumn Riesling VQA NIAGARA PENINSULA 2011 HARVEST The 2011 vintage had a cool, rainy start offering good soil moisture. Record July heat levels brought the growing season back on line. The challenges of a rainy harvest season were managed by strategic picking and vineyard management with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Riesling and Pinot Grigio (Gris) showed good aromatics. Mild dry temperatures and abundant sunshine in November allowed for the later ripening reds, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, to achieve their maximum potential. WINEMAKING After picking from select vineyards in the Niagara region, the grapes were crushed and pressed immediately upon arrival to the winery. The juice was allowed to cold settle for 48 hours before being racked and inoculated. Fermentation took place at an average temperature of 14 C for 13 days in stainless steel tanks. WINEMAKER’S NOTES The touch of sweetness in this Riesling really helps to bring out the aromas and texture in this wine. Floral notes, along with citrus and peach are abundant on the nose. On the palate, green apple and citrus notes of lemon and lime and a crisp lively acidity balance the residual sugar for a clean lingering finish. FOOD PAIRINGS Caesar salad with smoked bacon, parmesan and anchovies; roasted chicken or turkey with hearty vegetables/kale, squash; thyme roasted apples with pork belly; wonderful with apple cinammon crumble. PRODUCT INFORMATION TECHNICAL ANALYSIS Size 750 mL 1.5L Alcohol/Vol 11.2% Product# 219543 988275 Residual Sugar 23.5 g/l Availability Select Wine Rack Total Acidity 7.71 g/l and LCBO locations and Niagara Estate Winery RELEASE DATE 2012 Please enjoy responsibly..