{"title":"White Wines","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;\"\u003eBeyond Riesling, Sue-Ann crafts a beautiful range of white wines that showcase the full potential of the Niagara Benchlands. From crisp and aromatic to rich and barrel-aged, there’s a white wine here for every palate and every occasion.\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":"fancy-farm-girl-frosty-fizz","title":"2020 Fancy Farm Girl Frosty Fizz","description":"\u003ch5\u003eBronze, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition 2022\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/glassofbubbly.com\/what-is-charmat-method\/\" title=\"What is Charmat Method?\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCharmat Method\u003c\/a\u003e Sparkling made with estate grown Vidal and Riesling. Primary fermentation of the two varieties was done separately before blending into Charmat tanks where the secondary fermentation could take place, ensuring that some residual sugar would be left in the wine before bottling. 5% of the Vidal in the blend was Icewine, adding depth and complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrosty Fizz is a refreshing and bright sparkling with a stone fruit and tropical notes on the nose. The palate follows those notes with apricot and peach. Beautifully effervescent with a tight and refreshing mousse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Serve Frosty Fizz well chilled with canapés or with your main course. Because of its hint of sweetness, Frosty Fizz  pairs well with gently spiced foods. Enjoy with spring rolls or satay with Thai chili sauce, coconut curry dishes, or smoked salmon. We love it with hot buttered popcorn, liberally sprinkled with spiced sea salt!   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date \u003c\/strong\u003eVarious Dates in 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend \u003c\/strong\u003e94% Vidal, 6% Riesling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol \u003c\/strong\u003e11.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar \u003c\/strong\u003e17.9 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity \u003c\/strong\u003e7.6 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH \u003c\/strong\u003e3.45\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCases Produced \u003c\/strong\u003e525 cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/8109\/files\/LEAH_SPOONER_91PTS_FROSTY_FIZZ_160x160.jpg?v=1649963809\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis Charmat method sparkling wine is created with Vidal, Riesling, and 5% Vidal Icewine for sweetness. A truly Canadian sparkling! The palate displays ripe stone fruit flavours of nectarine and apricot. Easy-drinking, and delicious!”\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eScore-91, Leah Spooner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39630186905666,"sku":"FFG-FF-2020","price":26.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/8109\/products\/2020FrostyFizzresized.jpg?v=1638470521"},{"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. 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Cool fermented in stainless steel over 3 weeks with selected yeast with no blending or fining required. The tropical notes and well-balanced palate of this wine allowed for an easy bottling with no final adjustments to acidity or sugar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTropical is the best way to describe the nose on this wine, with mango being the most evident along with some citrus in the lemon zest notes and a hint of lychee. 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The grapes were whole cluster pressed in a one-ton basket press before fermentation and aging in French and American oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our 2019 The Louie Pinot Gris is named for Sue-Ann's Great-great Uncle Lewis. Although the wine is weighty and round, Louie was the exact opposite! The Louie boasts powerful flavours on the nose and palate. Aromatics of warm vanilla, clean wood, and spiced poached pear leap from the glass. The wine is round, smooth, and weighty on the palate, with suggestions of baked apples, spice, and a hint of citrus zest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve at cellar temperature (55˚F) or just below. Wonderful on its own, but even better with cheese \u0026amp; charcuterie, roast poultry or pork, or the classic Alsatian-style flammekueche (bacon and onion flatbread).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Pinot Gris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.4 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.8 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCases Produced:\u003c\/strong\u003e 118 cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41551534227522,"sku":"LOUIE-PG-2019","price":34.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/8109\/products\/2018LouiePinotGris-Copy.jpg?v=1629299374"},{"product_id":"riesling-loved-by-lu-vertical-trio","title":"Toodle-LU Trio: Riesling Loved By Lu Vertical","description":"\u003cp\u003eRiesling fans, take note! Enjoy a spectacular \"vertical\" of fan-favourite \u003cstrong\u003eRiesling Loved By Lu\u003c\/strong\u003e shipped directly to your door. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes one bottle each of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2019\u003c\/span\u003e Riesling Loved By Lu\u003c\/strong\u003e (past vintage, only available in this pack)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2020\u003c\/span\u003e Riesling Loved by Lu\u003c\/strong\u003e (current release)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2021\u003c\/span\u003e Riesling Loved By Lu\u003c\/strong\u003e (pre-release)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiesling Loved By Lu\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tribute to Sue-Ann's late grandmother, Lu Staff. When Sue-Ann was growing up, Lu taught her granddaughter how to care for the vines, instilling respect for the art of viticulture and the land. Later, when Sue-Ann became a winemaker, Lu always loved her granddaughter's semi-dry Rieslings; when Sue-Ann opened her eponymous winery, she decided to make a fruit-forward Riesling every year and call it \u003cstrong\u003eRiesling Loved By Lu\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42675813646402,"sku":"RLLU-VERT-3PK","price":65.85,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/8109\/files\/TheToodle-LUTrioresized.png?v=1774124537"},{"product_id":"2021-riesling-loved-by-lu-march-2026-release","title":"2021 Riesling Loved By Lu - NEW RELEASE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif;\"\u003eBright citrus, honeysuckle and fresh acidity in a beautifully balanced semi-dry Riesling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy fruit-forward white wines with lip-smacking acidity, love a wine that will pair with everything from Pringles to Pad Thai, or just generally LOVE Benchlands Rieslings, this wine will be right at home in your glass.\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, 11.5% 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 oil  ·  Honeysuckle  ·  Green apple acidity  ·  Warm Almond\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eAwards\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Medal, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition 2025\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\u003eThai cuisine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobb Salad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast poultry or pork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotato chips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopcorn with lemon pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEggs Benedict\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\u003eExpect bright, clear suggestions of lemon oil on the nose. 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After gentle pressing, the juice went through cool fermentation and aging in stainless steel. We filtered and sweetened the wine before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43005121167426,"sku":"RLLU-2021","price":21.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/8109\/files\/2021_LBL.jpg?v=1772735009"},{"product_id":"sue-anns-grill-and-chill-pack","title":"Sue-Ann's Grill \u0026 Chill Pack","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eSix wines for summer BBQ season. Save $11.75 versus buying individually!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer is made for good wine and great company, and Sue-Ann's Grill \u0026amp; Chill Pack gives you exactly that. This hand-picked six-bottle collection has everything you need for a fabulous night around the barbie. Crisp white, fruity Riesling, succulent rosé to start, and three bold reds to finish. Whether you're pouring for a crowd or savouring a quiet evening a deux, this pack has you covered from the first sip to the last ember.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2021-fancy-farm-girl-fashionable-vidal\"\u003e2021 Fancy Farm Girl Fashionable Vidal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2021-fancy-farm-girl-frivolous-white\"\u003e2021 Fancy Farm Girl Frivolous White\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2021-fancy-farm-girl-foxy-pink-ros%C3%A9-case-sale\"\u003e2021 Fancy Farm Girl Foxy Pink Rosé\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2021-fancy-farm-girl-flamboyant-red\"\u003e2021 Fancy Farm Girl Flamboyant Red\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2021-bank-barn-baco-noir\"\u003e2021 Bank Barn Baco Noir\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2020-gritstone-cabernet\"\u003e2020 Gritstone Cabernet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $11.75\u003c\/strong\u003e when you buy the pack — a $137.70 value for just $125.95. Perfect for cottage weekends, backyard BBQs, and summer entertaining. Order now and keep on hand for spontaneous guests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1073\" data-start=\"1057\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1073\" data-start=\"1057\"\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1201\" data-start=\"1074\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1089\" data-start=\"1074\" data-section-id=\"1ipycr3\"\u003eBackyard BBQs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1108\" data-start=\"1090\" data-section-id=\"j3kaiv\"\u003eCottage weekends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1130\" data-start=\"1109\" data-section-id=\"10j284j\"\u003eSummer entertaining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1143\" data-start=\"1131\" data-section-id=\"w9tzyf\"\u003eHost gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1159\" data-start=\"1144\" data-section-id=\"1jb16v6\"\u003eLong weekends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1201\" data-start=\"1160\" data-section-id=\"1dtf0si\"\u003eStocking the wine rack for patio season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"border-bottom: none; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 4px; margin-top: 1.5em;\"\u003ePerfect With\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"column-count: 2;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled burgers \u0026amp; smash patties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBBQ ribs \u0026amp; pulled pork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCedar-planked salmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled veggie skewers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcuterie \u0026amp; summer cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorn on the cob with herb butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpicy chicken wings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh strawberry shortcake\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;\"\u003eWhy the Grill \u0026amp; Chill Pack? 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