2014 Cave Spring Riesling Icewine – Vintages 447441 – $49.95 – ****½ – There is something really special about this wine. The aroma has this pressence of Caramel Corn and it’s just so satisfying to have something almost savory right off the hop. Riesling Icewine tends to keep its acidity and this is no exception. There are flavours of Canned Peaches, Apricot, and Honey. Sip carefully and serve with pâté, and firm cheeses.
2013 Creekside Iconoclast Syrah – Vintages 471797 – ****+ – $22.95 – This is outstanding Syrah, but we should expect nothing less from Creekside. There is a layer of black pepper from start to finish on this wine. The aromas are blackberry, raspberry with a good layer of charred wood. This wine is light on it’s toes as the fruit dances on your palate only to move to smoke and pepper on the finish. The finish is long and satisfying. Honestly this is the sort of wine you would think you want to pair with grilled beef or lamb but frankly I wouldn’t want to pair this with anything to risk wiping out the subtleties of this wine.
