ON-523845

Charles Baker Riesling, B Side 2017, VQA Niagara Escarpment

Riesling Riesling
Ontario, Canada

$21.95 (523845)

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May 11, 2019

Critic Reviews (4)

Sara d'Amato
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Sara d'Amato

Charles Baker's B-Side riesling offers all the fresh, zesty, lively appeal you would expect in a very drinkable style...

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

This is a very bright, clean and energetic riesling with classic aromas of apple, lemon, honey and a hint of petrol....

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Michael Godel
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Michael Godel

Considering the reversal of vintage weather you’d almost be tempted to approach this an an A-side but wouldn’t that...

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John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

Another solid vintage for Baker's "B Side", the off-cuts of his two single vineyard riesling bottlings. I like the...

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Jason Solanki
Jason Solanki

Subtle apple, pear and grapefruit nose. On the medium-bodied palate it is bright with crisp and vibrant acids, and slightly off-dry flavours of lemon/lime, apple, grapefruit and a whiff of honey and petrol. A touch fleshy with very good fruit extraction. Excellent finish length. Tasted Nov/2018.

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