2014 Eastdell Estates Black Label Viognier – Vintages 443622 – $17.95 – **** – White flower is layered over apple and citrus on the nose. On the palate there is a nice mineral note that meets a weighty texture on the palate. This is another great example for the case...
2016 Henry of Pelham Estate Pinot Noir – Vintages 268391 – $24.95 – ****+ – At any price this would be an outstanding bottle of PInot from Ontario, but it’s even more exciting that this is coming in under twenty five dollars. The aromas are rich cherry and heavy violet...
2016 Blue Mountain Chardonnay – Vintages 350108 – $28.95 – **** – The toasted oak really does soar over the pineapple, and peach notes both on the nose and on the palate. So if you’re note a fan of oak in your Chard you may want to look elsewhere. The...
I always look forward to these wines every vintage. This year is definitely continues the trend of quality and value making these wines perpetually some of the best sparkling wines in the province. 2013 Featherstone Cuvée Joy – $34.95 – Vintages 310334 (Dec 2018) – **** – I feel like...
2016 Hidden Bench Fumé Blanc – Vintages 68825 – $29.95 – **** – There is a subtlety, and restraint in this bottle. The aromas are passion fruit, and a nice note of mineral. On the palate this offers citrus, guava, and passionfruit. On the finish there is a slight smoky...
2016 The Hare Crown Land White – Vintages 547786 – $18.50 – **** – A blend of Gewurztraminer and Riesling – this bottle offers fantastic balance of these two grapes. The aromas are unapologetically rosewater and lychee in spades. On the palate this matches the nose and has me wondering...
Here are a few gems that are currently available in the Tawse portfolio. I do go on about it a little more in my note on the Redfoot Cabernet Franc, but there is something very Niagara about these wines. Tawse is most definitely a leader for Ontario as we try...
Michael went to Portugal – and we forgot to talk about it.
2017 Henry of Pelham Three of Hearts Rosé – $19.95 – Vintages 552562 – **** – If there’s one thing to define this bottle, it’s the attention to detail. The transparent label barely obscures the beautiful pale pink colour in the bottle. The bottle itself makes a statement that this...
