2013 Domaine Queylus Tradition Chardonnay – Vintages 417774 – $24.95 – ****+ – The quality of Chardonnay at this price from Ontario is mind blowing. Beautifully complex with vanilla, butterscotch layered over apples and peaches. Flavours match the nose and bring a nice hit of baking spice on the finish. 2013 was not a hot summer in Niagara, but this wine will have you convinced that we had nothing but sunshine. The finish just might be the best part about this wine… it leaves clean and with a slight mineral note. This just leaves your mouth begging for the next sip.
2014 Keint-He Portage Pinot Noir – Vintages 373415 – $30.00 – ****+ – I love when my Pinot Noir smells like flowers. Heavy violet aromas over fresh ripe red cherries climb out of the glass. This wine dances on the palate light on its feet, but there is a nice concentration of flavours. There is nice acidity to this wine but the heavy floral aromas and mossy forest floor linger for a bit on the finish.
