ON-367144

Burning Kiln Stick Shaker Savagnin 2012, VQA Ontario

Other White Other White
Ontario, Canada

$24.95 (367144)

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90 pts
5
February 15, 2014

Critic Reviews (4)

David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

Savagnin is the main white grape of France's Jura region. It has shown historic flashes of brilliance in Niagara...

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Michael Godel
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Michael Godel

What BK refers to as dry white Vin de Curé, or the "Parish Priest's," this is their take on the Jura's Vin de Paille...

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John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

Made from grapes partially dried in old tobacco kilns, this rare Ontario savagnin is thick and glycerous, off-dry (16...

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Sara d'Amato
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Sara d'Amato

Herbal, dried hay but also sweet pear and honey make up the profile of this generous savignin. So sweet that it begs...

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Community Reviews (1)

Michael Stickings
Michael Stickings

Quite a remarkable and intriguing wine, if not terribly food-friendly; restrained Gewurz aromas, but more caramel than fruit, with some Riesling as well; rich, deep taste of caramel pear and apple; full, think mouthfeel and alcohol heat; best for slow sipping or dessert.

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