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Calamus Estate Winery 2005 Riesling   

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Date added;:13.Oct.2007
Author :Michael Pinkus - Grape Guy
DescriptionDescription  One of Niagara’s newest wineries, Calamus, is actually a shed at the end of one of the regions prettiest drives. Located near Ball’s Falls, Calamus is a winery in its infancy. A reasonably priced wine list (nothing over $22 – most wines under $15) and some tasty offerings could also make them Niagara’s best value winery. If you remember, a few newsletters ago I nominated Featherstone as Niagara’s smallest tasting room, but Calamus has wrestled the mantle away with a tasting room a quarter of the size Featherstone’s. But enough about that, let’s look at their $12.00 Riesling, which is a steal for a wine of this caliber. A wine with a very subtle nose of citrus, not much to go on, but still quite inviting. Then we get to the taste and that’s when you realize the bargain you’ve just acquired. A sweet beginning, a creamy peach-like middle and a tart lemon finish, with the barest hint of cinnamon. A very pleasant first go around for this young winery, at a very attractive price.
NotesNotes  Available at the winery
Varietal / GrapeVarietal / Grape  Riesling
RegionRegion  Niagara
WineryWinery  Calamus Estate
YearYear  2005

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