8th Generation Vineyard Riesling Classic 2013
Editor Rating
- Rated 4 stars
- Excellent
- Okanagan, British Columbia
- Reviewed by: Treve Ring
- Published on: July 7, 2016
- Last modified: July 7, 2016
Review Summary:
Bernd Schales is an 8th-generation winemaker and his wife, Stefanie, is a 10th-generation winegrower. Lifetimes of history and years of winemaking/winegrowing study throughout Germany (where their family still owns vineyards), New Zealand and South Africa led the Schales to set up shop with their young family in the Okanagan in 2003. They have carved their niche with Germanic-meets-Okanagan wines, crafted in a small-scale, contemporary style. This is from 28-year-old estate vines, with the fruit purity preserved by stainless-steel tanks and the hint of sweetness from the ripe, concentrated fruit. Bright intensity and tension throughout, with Anjou pear, white peach, gooseberry, lime pulp, stone, nectarine and a touch of candied lime zest on the lengthy finish. Partner with papaya salad or Indian-spiced chutney.