National Wine Awards of Canada

Average final score from judges at the 2022 National Wine Awards of Canada. Tasted blind June 2022.

Michaela Morris

B-Side is an attractive, value-driven Riesling which blends fruit from a variety of vineyards on the Niagara...

David Lawrason

Charles Baker has made his name as a riesling specialist sourcing from top Ontario single vineyards. This...

Megha Jandhyala, S.J.D

That distinctly riesling aroma that reminds me of a newly unwrapped shower curtain is accompanied by notes of ripe...

Elsa Macdonald, MW

Aromatics spring from the glass in their Riesling splendour of apricot, lemon and a stoney, petrol-honey touch. ...

Sara d'Amato

Showing a great deal of oiliness, this rather sumptuous riesling from Charles Baker offers a great deal of mineral...

Jason Solanki

Lovely, medium-high intensity nose is ripe with citrus, lemon, pear, apple, peach, and stone fruit aromas with touches of herbs and honey. On the crunchy, nicely textured, and medium-full bodied palate it has clean, fresh acidity that lift the aroma replays in an off-dry flavour profile. Citrus and herbs with hints of petrol linger on the long, crisp finish. Tasted May 2023.

Charles Baker Riesling B Side 2020