This is “POP or FLOP”, where we taste test sparkling wines so you don’t have to! This week we’re sipping Konzelmann Estate Winery’s Methode Cuve Close Sparkling Riesling! Is this a bottle of bubbles you should POP? 💁 Or is it a FLOP? 🙅 Let’s see!
Konzelmann Estate Winery is located in the Niagara Peninsula appellation of Ontario – and boy, is the winery beautiful! As Niagara’s only lakefront winery, it is a destination onto its own! 😍 In 1984, fourth generation winemaker Herbert Konzelmann arrived in Niagara-on-the-Lake from Germany, wishing to establish a Canadian winery under his family’s guidance. When Herbert arrived in Niagara, he specifically selected a site located along the shores of beautiful Lake Ontario because it offered a mesoclimate well suited for the wines the family wished to grow, including Riesling! It’s no surprise, then, that Konzelmann Estate Winery has received many accolades over the years, including a shout out in Wine Spectator. 😎 So, without further ado, let’s get to business, shall we?
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Konzelmann Estate Winery’s Methode Cuve Close Sparkling Riesling is made from 100% Riesling and is made in the Cuve Close (or Charmat) method. This easy drinking, approachable wine offers a lively, flowery bouquet that, in our opinion, is a great expression of the Riesling grape!
Appearance
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Pale gold in colour, lovely effervescence atypical of the method cuve close.
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Aroma
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Surprisingly complex for a method cuve close sparkling, with primarily floral and citrus aromas, and a hint of wet stone minerality. A lovely expression of its’ grape varietal: Riesling!
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Flavour
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Light body, high acid, and slightly off-dry. With pronounced but refreshing citrus flavours, including lemon tart, lime gelato and candied lemon zest, supported by a nice acidity that cuts through the touch of sweetness.
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Food Pairing
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Eager to please your guests? Serve this approachable wine as an aperatif or pair this with buttery shellfish, savory grilled vegetables or some very dark, almost savoury chocolate.
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The Verdict?
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It’s a POP! This crisp, approachable sparkling wine is perfect for the every day or a special occasion. We love Ontario sparkling wine, and Konzelmann Estate Winery’s “Methode Cuve Close Sparkling Riesling” offers you a great expression of Ontario’s take on Riesling. You can order it directly from the winery or check out our Ontario Sparkling Wine Map and plan a road trip to visit this absolutely breathtaking winery, and the many wines they have on offer! 🙌
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Konzelmann Estate Winery’s “Methode Cuve Close Sparkling Riesling”
$16.20
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- Varietal: 100% Riesling
- Region: Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
- Alcohol: 11%
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