Horseshoe Cellars 2024 Riesling

Planted in 2008 with the 21B clone, the Kelson Block anchors the northern edge of Grimsby Hillside Vineyard, just 560 metres from the base of the Niagara Escarpment and 2.5 kilometres from Lake Ontario. Though close to the Gravel Creek Blocks, the Kelson Block speaks with its own distinct voice. With less influence of water runoff from the Escarpment and greater sun exposure, the block is consistently drier and slightly warmer through the summer, fostering earlier ripening and fruit of notable concentration. Rooted in reddish Trafalgar clay loam layered with red clay and green-banded shale over Queenston bedrock, the site provides both structure and complexity.

Horseshoe Cellars has worked with fruit from the Kelson Block since 2020, drawn to its unique expression of Niagara Riesling. The terroir delivers a classic mineral character complemented by a subtle ginger spice that distinguishes it from other sites in the region.

The 2024 vintage shows a ripe, honeyed character, with tropical and stone fruit notes framed by a firm mineral spine. The resulting wine is generous, layered, and built for both richness and longevity.