Burning Kiln Stick Shaker Savagnin 2012, VQA Ontario
Other White
Ontario, Canada
$24.95 (367144)
Critic Reviews (4)
Savagnin is the main white grape of France's Jura region. It has shown historic flashes of brilliance in Niagara...
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...
Made from grapes partially dried in old tobacco kilns, this rare Ontario savagnin is thick and glycerous, off-dry (16...
Herbal, dried hay but also sweet pear and honey make up the profile of this generous savignin. So sweet that it begs...
Community Reviews (1)
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.