{"title":"Rieslings","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; color: #2c1a0e; max-width: 800px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0 0 24px 0;\"\u003eRiesling is Sue-Ann’s signature — the grape that put this estate on the map and the wine that keeps bringing people back. Grown on the thin clay and limestone soils of the Vinemount Ridge, Sue-Ann crafts Riesling from bone dry to lusciously semi-dry, always with that signature tension of fruit and acidity that makes Niagara Riesling world-class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #d4c5b0; background-color: #fdfaf6; padding: 20px 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.95em; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.9em; line-height: 1.8; padding-left: 20px; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplimentary shipping in Ontario for orders totalling $150 or more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping discount \u003cstrong\u003eautomatically applied\u003c\/strong\u003e at checkout. Some exceptions may apply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomeone of legal age \u003cstrong\u003emust\u003c\/strong\u003e be available to receive and sign for the delivery of alcohol. Couriers and Canada Post staff are not permitted to leave alcohol shipments unattended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.9em; color: #c0392b; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe regret that we cannot ship to addresses outside of Canada.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2011-roberts-block-riesling-re-release","title":"2011 Robert's Block Riesling (re-release)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif;\"\u003eA beautifully aged Niagara Riesling that shows how delicious and easy-drinking this classic style can be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy dry white wines with a touch of softness and a bit of extra complexity, this is a great place to start. Expect bright apple and citrus flavours, gentle floral notes, and a smooth, rounded finish that comes from a few years of bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWine Style\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry Riesling, 11.1% Alc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eQuick Impressions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApple  ·  Chamomile  ·  Preserved lemon  ·  Petrol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003ePerfect With\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"column-count: 2; column-gap: 2em;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 1.2em;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoked salmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold fried chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuiche Lorraine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork Schnitzel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheese Gougeres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px; margin-top: 1.5em;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a classic Ontario Riesling, lively with minerality, steel and wet stone. Granny Smith apple, new cut hay and petrol notes add intrigue to the aroma. On the palate, traditional steely notes contrast with gentle chamomile and quince flavours. The residual sugar is balanced with vibrant acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eKey Stats\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.8 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.9 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCases Produced:\u003c\/strong\u003e 550 cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px; margin-top: 1.5em;\"\u003eWhy Robert's Block? Notes from Sue-Ann\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobert's Block Riesling is a single vineyard wine originating from the oldest block of Riesling currently planted on the estate. My father planted the block for me in 1994 to commemorate my graduation from the University of Guelph. I named this wine Robert's Block for my ancestor, Robert Staff, who settled on this farm sometime around 1800, and I only make this wine in particularly good Riesling years. ~ Sue-Ann\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWinemaker's Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobert's Block Riesling is only vinified in premium Riesling growing\/vintage years of 2009, 2011, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. Sue-Ann vinified the 2011 Robert's Block Riesling from 100% estate fruit grown on thin clay soils with escarpment limestone beneath. 2011 was a cool year so yields were low, with tiny berries at 18.2 Brix, and 10.5 g\/L total acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWhat the Experts Say\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOld gold in colour; citrus bouquet with that petrol note of aged Riesling; light-bodied, mature, just off-dry lime and grapefruit flavours with a honeyed note; well-balanced, with a long finish. Drinking well now but will age another 5+ years.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e90 pts, Tony Aspler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39995002191938,"sku":"RBR-2011","price":29.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/8109\/files\/2011_Robert_s_Block_Riesling.jpg?v=1740003846"},{"product_id":"2019-roberts-block-riesling","title":"2019 Robert's Block Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif;\"\u003eLike bobbing for apples in a cold Niagara stream, this crisp dry Riesling is bright, refreshing, and full of energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're in the mood for a fresh white wine with crisp apple and citrus character, this is an easy choice for both casual sipping and dinner pairing. Robert's Block shows Niagara Riesling at its most lively and refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWine Style\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry Riesling, 11.5% Alc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eQuick Impressions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon zest  ·  Fresh lime  ·  Honeycrisp apple  ·  Wet stone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eAwards\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards 2022\u003cbr\u003e\nSilver Medal, International Wine Challenge 2022\u003cbr\u003e\nSilver Medal, Texsom International Wine Awards 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003ePerfect With\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"column-count: 2; column-gap: 2em;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 1.2em;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePan-seared trout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorchetta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrie \u0026amp; a baguette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoucroute Garnie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic ham \u0026amp; scalloped potatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px; margin-top: 1.5em;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefinitive Riesling expressing definitive notes of flint and wet stone accompanied by lemon, lime peel and honeysuckle notes that start on the nose and transcend onto the palate. A long clean finish persists. Drink now to enjoy the vibrant acidity and fresh citrus notes, or hold for a few years for the almond, straw and wild honey notes to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eKey Stats\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 10, 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Riesling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.0 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.8 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCases Produced:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240 cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px; margin-top: 1.5em;\"\u003eWhy Robert's Block? Notes from Sue-Ann\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobert's Block Riesling is a single vineyard wine originating from the oldest block of Riesling currently planted on the estate. My father planted the block for me in 1994 to commemorate my graduation from the University of Guelph. I named this wine Robert's Block for my ancestor, Robert Staff, who settled on this farm sometime around 1800, and I only make this wine in particularly good Riesling years. ~ Sue-Ann\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWinemaker's Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is only vinified in premium Riesling growing\/vintage years of 2009, 2011, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. There will not be a 2020, 2021 nor 2022 vintage of this wine. Grapes are crushed and pressed in an extended pressing program for gentle juice extraction. After cool settling, the slow cool fermentation proceeded over 2 weeks with premium yeast specifically selected for this block. The young wine is aged on its fine lees for 6 months before filtering and bottling at ~14 g\/L RS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWhat the Experts Say\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLovely kerosene and yellow peach aromas abound leading to a mouth-watering palate of nectarine juice.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e94 pts, International Wine Challenge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis connoisseur's wine ticks all the boxes — balanced, clean, concentrated, complex and long. This medium-sweet, aromatic expression starts with the fragrance of salted lime sorbet then floods in with lit, citric zeal. A rush of silky, statured goodness that calls to mind lime sorbet, juicy Granny Smith, a touch of orange pith and cool stony underpinnings that linger flavour wise and texturally for ages.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e93 pts, Carolynn Evans Hammond, Torstar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula wine region, Sue-Ann Staff's Robert's Block 2019 Riesling is fragrant with ripe peach, nectarine, and fresh apple; off dry, medium-bodied and mouth-watering with ripe apple, stone fruit, lemon grass, petrol and flinty mineral flavours long and silky on the palate. A perfect pairing to butter chicken and mild curries.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e93 pts, Natalie MacLean\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFlinty nose with hints of lime leaf leads on to a palate of apricot, lemon and a lifted acidity.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e90 pts, Decanter World Wine Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40285574234178,"sku":"RBR-2019","price":38.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/8109\/files\/Robert_sBlockRieslingresized_58a7d41e-8874-4143-8dc7-744da8167484.jpg?v=1703182576"},{"product_id":"2021-fancy-farm-girl-frivolous-white","title":"2021 Fancy Farm Girl Frivolous White","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif;\"\u003eSensational summer sipper served cold on the deck or dock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBursting with peach, apricot, and crisp apple character, this juicy Benchlands Riesling is fresh, fruit-forward, and made for warm-weather sipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWine Style\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSemi-Dry Riesling, 11.0% Alc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eQuick Impressions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon Meringue  ·  Peach Melba  ·  Apple tart  ·  Lime zest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003ePerfect With\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"column-count: 2; column-gap: 2em;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 1.2em;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouth Asian curries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouvlaki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon Meringue Pie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLobster Roll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaldorf Salad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px; margin-top: 1.5em;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelightful floral notes on the nose are complimented by suggestions of peach and apricot (both fruit and blossom). The wine is well-balanced on the palate, with delicious, rich apple tart notes, and a bright citrus finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eKey Stats\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 20, 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Riesling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23.2 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.3 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCases Produced:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700 cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px; margin-top: 1.5em;\"\u003eWhy Fancy Farm Girl? Notes from Sue-Ann\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears back, while tending my family farm, I had a revelation. I loved the farm. This is my Paris, my Australia, my South Africa, my freedom. So, I dress the part and enjoy life through the rose-coloured glasses of the fancy farm girl. The farm is a metaphor, the attire an approach. The reality? There is a fancy farm girl in all of us. ~ Sue-Ann\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWinemaker's Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Estate Grown grapes, pressed into stainless steel tanks where carefully selected yeast started the slow and cool fermentation process to ensure the floral and stone fruit notes were not lost. Filtered, stabilized, and sweetened before bottling to nicely balance out the natural acidity of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40504977686594,"sku":"FFG-FW-2021","price":18.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/8109\/files\/21FancyWhite.jpg?v=1709926623"},{"product_id":"2021-fancy-farm-girl-foxy-pink-rose","title":"2021 Fancy Farm Girl Foxy Pink Rosé - CASE SALE","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCase Sale!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStock up on 2021 Fancy Farm Girl Foxy Pink for summer! Case (12 bottles) price only \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e$119.95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. 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This is your summer rosé!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSue-Ann's playful blend of Riesling and Cabernet Franc is bright, refreshing, and made for sunlit afternoons, patios, and ice buckets that never stay full for long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWine Style\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry Rosé (blend of 95% Riesling, 5% Cabernet Franc), 11.0% Alc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eQuick Impressions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrawberry  ·  Rhubarb  ·  Crab-apple Jelly  ·  Pink Grapefruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003ePerfect With\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"column-count: 2; column-gap: 2em;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 1.2em;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalade Niçoise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSushi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoritos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChevre, Boursin, Feta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatio gossip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px; margin-top: 1.5em;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitially, this Riesling-dominant blend gives off a limestone aroma which leads into strong berry notes on the nose. Ripe berry notes continue onto the palate, with crisp acidity resulting in suggestions of tree fruit and citrus. Grapefruit takes over on the finish, creating a complex, lively rosé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eKey Stats\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95% Riesling, 5% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.1 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.05\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px; margin-top: 1.5em;\"\u003eWhy Fancy Farm Girl? Notes from Sue-Ann\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears back, while tending my family farm, I had a revelation. I loved the farm. This is my Paris, my Australia, my South Africa, my freedom. So, I dress the part and enjoy life through the rose-coloured glasses of the fancy farm girl. The farm is a metaphor, the attire an approach. The reality? There is a fancy farm girl in all of us. ~ Sue-Ann\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWinemaker's Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvested exclusively from the estate vineyard in Jordan, ON, sub-appellation 20 Mile Bench. Comprised of four vineyard parcels ranging from 6 to 18-year-old vines grown on thin clay soils with escarpment limestone rock beneath, blended for complexity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blend of 95% Riesling and 5% Cabernet Franc, with each variety fermented and aged individually to maximize flavour and intensity. 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