This Niagara-on-the-Lake winery has put together an interesting portfolio of Rieslings using the three main clones – Clone 49, 21B and 239 – planted on the property. Cattail bottled four special “clonal” Riesling in 2009 plus a special “clonal” blend, sold as a package for $120 or $30 each. This Riesling is a house blend of all the property’s various lots. The nose is quite nice with quince, lemon-lime, pear and soft minerals. In the mouth, the flavours range from melon and pear to muted citrus and a touch of ginger spice. 88 points.
Wines in Niagara – Rick Van Sickle, August 2011