Rockway Vineyards Small Lot Block 150-183 Riesling 2013

There is no question winemaker Stasiuk likes his Rieslings on the taut and racy side; even in an acid-rich vintage such as 2013 he'll add a little extra to give them a razor-sharp finish. I'm not entirely convinced Niagara Rieslings need the extra 'help' but it's a style this winemaker prefers, and that is his prerogative. The Small Lot is ... a mass of citrus fruit and minerals on the nose. 'This tastes like the property to me,' says Stasiuk. The palate reveals peach, lemon, confectionery fruit and mineral notes in a rounder, plusher style with just a touch of sweetness. Score - 90. (Rick VanSickle, winesinniagara.com, Jan. 11, 2015)