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Tantalus Vineyards Old Vines Riesling, Okanagan Valley BC
95 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Kelowna
Vintage: 2015
Price:
BC Private Wine Stores: $31.0 + price will vary
Winery: $30.35

BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -802280
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WineScores' Review

Superb, precision, racy.
Riesling geeks unite! Tantalus has so many devoted fans, their Rieslings are their flagship and this old vines version is an iconic BC wine.
Made from estate grown, sustainably farmed and low cropped 35+ year old vines, this apogee wine has incredible precision and stamina.
Lemon drops, green apples, peach stone and whiffs of petrol are served up. The palate wound tightly with impressive tension; crunchy white fruits and citrus flavours dominate. Racy and superb.


 
Recommended Pairings
Good First Impressions, Cellar Keepers, White Meat Chicken/Pork, First Date, Creamy Dishes, Appetizers


©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores reviewed - 2018-11-21 19:57:12.0

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -802280

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -536227

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -536227

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -118638

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -308312

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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -213389

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