13th Street Maximum Intervention (Orange Riesling) 2020
Unfiltered with a slightly hazy appearance of straw-yellow. The nose is amazingly complex with aromas of orange peel, coriander seed and wildflowers. On the palate, it is dry with bright acidity and flavours of fennel, confit orange peel, and fresh tangerines with a small amount of tannin from the skin contact.
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Niagara Peninsula |
| Sub-Ava | Creek Shores VQA |
| Producer | 13th Street Winery |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Color | Rosé / Orange Wine |
| Varietal(s) | Riesling |
Unfiltered with a slightly hazy appearance of straw-yellow. The nose is amazingly complex with aromas of orange peel, coriander seed and wildflowers. On the palate, it is dry with bright acidity and flavours of fennel, confit orange peel, and fresh tangerines with a small amount of tannin from the skin contact.
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Niagara Peninsula |
| Sub-Ava | Creek Shores VQA |
| Producer | 13th Street Winery |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Color | Rosé / Orange Wine |
| Varietal(s) | Riesling |
| Closure | Cork |
|---|---|
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 11.5% |
| Product Code | A003G00120 |
| UPC | 895770100353 |
| Inventory | In Stock (29) |
Tasting notes
Unfiltered with a slightly hazy appearance of straw-yellow. The nose is amazingly complex with aromas of orange peel, coriander seed and wildflowers. On the palate, it is dry with bright acidity and flavours of fennel, confit orange peel, and fresh tangerines with a small amount of tannin from the skin contact.
Pairing
This wine will pair beautifully with an abundance of dishes from curries with aromatic spices to anything deep-fried or even spicy, but aromatic Mexican dishes.
Cellaring
Enjoy now through 2026
Appellation
VQA Creek Shores
Viticulture
- Appellation VQA Creek Shores
- Vineyard(s) 100% Whitty Vineyard Corner Block
- Varietal(s) 100% Riesling
- Brix at Harvest 20.0°
- Alcohol Content 11.5%
- Residual Sugar 3 grams/Litre
- Total Production 196 cases of 12
- Other Notes Vegan-Friendly
Vinification
Our second skin fermented white wine, we wanted to celebrate the work that went into creating this natural “Orange” Riesling, hence Maximum Intervention continues! The grapes were hand harvested from the Whitty Vineyard Corner block and transferred to a stainless steel fermenter, 1/2 being whole cluster with the other 1/2 destemmed to provide just enough juice to start fermentation. Pushdowns and pumpovers were done without aeration to prevent oxidation. The wine was kept in contact with the skins for four weeks before pressing. After another 6 months in stainless steel the wine was bottled with lees with only a small amount of SO2 added at bottling.
Production Amount
2352Producer Description
Discover 13th Street Winery
Originally started by four amateur winemaker friends the winery was purchased in 2008 by the current owners: John & June Mann and Doug & Karen Whitty. Both families have deep roots in the Niagara community.
13th Street Winery evolved from a desire to create exceptional wines that reflect the unique terroir of Niagara, while also providing a place for guests to congregate and escape; to relax and discover; and to experience and learn. Owners, partners, and friends Doug and Karen Whitty and John and June Mann share a common love of wine, food, art, and a genuine heart for hospitality. It was this shared appreciation that brought them together and inspired the vision for 13th Street Winery.
Both families have established roots in Niagara and a strong commitment to the community. Doug Whitty is the third generation to be operating the family farm in St. Catharines, which was originally established in 1908. John Mann has been involved in farming for over 30 years, while also building a very successful automotive dealership network in St. Catharines and the surrounding areas.
Winemaker l Jean-Pierre Colas
Jean-Pierre Colas is one of the most talented French trained winemakers in the business. His winemaking philosophy is quite simple.
He believes that great wines come from the best grapes grown in the best vineyards, whereas winemaking techniques are only utilized to supplement and capture the very essence of the grapes’ provenance and character. With this philosophy in mind, JP excels at crafting high-quality red wines paramount to the Niagara peninsula: Gamay Noir, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, and Pinot Noir. Likewise, JP guides the production of exceptional white wines, including world class Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Gewurztraminer.
In his home country of France, JP worked at the notable Chablis house, Domaine Laroche, where he produced Wine Spectator Magazine’s 1998 White Wine of the Year, an award he received for his Domaine Laroche Grand Cru Les Clos 1996. Also in 1998, Jean-Pierre was awarded the Best Wine in the Wine Enthusiast, Grand Cru Chablis Blanchots “Reserve de l’obedience” 1996 (99 pts).
Between France and his current residency at 13th Street, Jean-Pierre travelled and worked extensively around the world, including Carmen Vineyards in Chile, Bodegas Chandon in Argentina, and Oyster Bay Winery in New Zealand. He has studied and worked under a number of exceptional winemakers including Michel Givors in Morgon, Beaujolais and Gilbert Picq, and Michel Laroche in Chablis, Burgundy.
In 2018, Jean-Pierre received White Wine of the Year and a Gold Medal for Premier Cuvée 2012 at the 2018 Ontario Wine Awards.
Vineyards
13th Street is Sustainable Winemaking Ontario Certified Each vintage. 100% of the wines produced by 13th Street Winery are made from fruit sourced exclusively in the Niagara Peninsula with 85% or more coming from their own vineyards. Their very first vines were planted at the 13th Street Vineyard in 1976. In the years since, they’ve planted Gamay Noir, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Pinot Gris and now have amassed more than 40 acres of estate vineyards in the VQA Creek Shores appellation of Niagara.
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Unfiltered with a slightly hazy appearance of straw-yellow. The nose is amazingly complex with aromas of orange peel, coriander seed and wildflowers. On the palate, it is dry with bright acidity and flavours of fennel, confit orange peel, and fresh tangerines with a small amount of tannin from the skin contact.