Another one from the Global wine tour’s BC event. This wine is a reasonable Riesling, varietal in flavor and nose. It had a slight effervescent tingle on the tongue. It had a nice bit of tartness on the finish and it was a reasonably long wine. It would pair well with fatty foods. The instructor paired it with a with a white cheese. For the price it is not a bad wine. I would probably give it an 88-89. Not sure if I would say it is any better than say a Cave Springs Riesling, but for something different it would be worth a whirl.
From the LCBO Website:
GANTON and LARSEN PROSPECT WINERY LARCH TREE HILL RIESLING 2007
VINTAGES 70698 | 750 mL bottle Price: $ 13.85
Wine, White Wine, 12.5% Alcohol/Vol. This is a VQA wine
Made in: British Columbia, Canada By: Mission Hill Vineyards Inc.
Release Date: Aug 30, 2008
Description
Launched with the 2006 vintage, this winery is a new venture for iconic BC producer Mission Hill. Ganton and Larsen are the two growers who supplied Mission Hill with its grapes in the winery’s early years. These well-respected properties are now the source for terrific wines like this citrus- and peach-packed Riesling. Soft and juicy with delicate mineral notes, it’s the perfect wine to sip and savour during the waning weeks of summer.
