Two Riesling Fanatics. One Bold Vision for Niagara.

A 93-point, 70-case debut from Horseshoe Cellars, and the first step in a five-year plan to define Niagara Riesling, site by site.

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For the second producer in this month's collaborative 'build-a-case' feature, we are thrilled to introduce Horseshoe Cellars.

 

This tiny production, 93-point Riesling comes from the Kelson Block on the Grimsby Hillside, with only 70 cases produced. But what excites us even more is the vision behind the project.

 

Founders John-Daniel Steele and Scott Woody are true Riesling fanatics. Inspired by the work of Thomas Bachelder and his single-vineyard approach to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, they have set out to build a collection of Niagara Rieslings that each tell the story of a specific site. 

 

Their goal is to expand from a single vineyard today to five or six distinct single-vineyard Rieslings over the next five years.

 

We genuinely believe this is the beginning of something special.

 

This first release is already an outstanding success, showcasing the precision, energy, and mineral character that make the Grimsby Hillside one of Canada's most exciting places to grow Riesling.

 

We're incredibly excited to share this wine with our members and to follow the journey of Horseshoe Cellars as they help define the future of Niagara Riesling, one vineyard at a time.

 

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Cheers,

Carl

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Sauvignon Blanc Divergence 2021 « Hughes Vineyard »

Sauvignon Blanc Divergence 2021 « Hughes Vineyard »

$34.99

Un charmant Sauvignon Blanc de vignoble unique, plein de caractère et de vivacité, au profil de chêne poli et à la complexité extraordinaire. Le nez est intrigant, avec un agréable mélange d'agrumes acidulés, de pomme verte, de vanille subtile et d'une touche d'herbes fraîches comme l'aneth, la menthe et la ciboulette. La bouche est bien structurée, avec une acidité flamboyante, des notes de citron vert, de pamplemousse, de coing et de fruit de la passion. Le milieu de bouche est rond, avec une influence boisée généreuse mais judicieuse, apportant plus de texture qu'attendu. Le plus inattendu de ce vin est sa finale, longue et complexe, avec de multiples nuances de fleurs, d'épices de chêne et de minéralité, laissant une agréable touche salée en toute fin. Très bien fait pour 28 $. (CWC, 16/10/22). 140 caisses produites.

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We feature a different Canadian winery every 1-2 weeks with a specially curated mix of wines. You choose if and how much wine to purchase, with winery direct pricing and shipping deals. 

 

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