Van Westen Vineyards 2021 Viscous Riesling, Naramata Bench $27.50

This multi-generation farm near Penticton, British Columbia, has been growing grapes since 1999, but the clone 21B Riesling for this bottling came from 2016 plantings at their Home Lot. Their Sept. 29 harvest led to this off-dry yet balanced drink of Golden Delicious apple, Rainier cherry and lavender honey that’s finished with tangerine and nectarine. Qualifying awards: British Columbia Lt. Governor’s Awards (platinum), National Wine Awards of Canada (gold)

Rating: Platinum • 92 points

Production: 264 cases

Alcohol: 11.6%

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