2012 13th Street Premier Cuvée – Vintages 142679 – $34.95 – ****+ – This wine took top honours at the 2018 Ontario Wine Awards winning white wine of the year – for good reason. This bottle easily goes toe to toe with Champagne double the price, so there really is no excuse to not pick up two. This bone dry bottle of sparkling was made with zero dosage. The aromas offer up a nice toasty note layered over orchard fruit. This is exactly what I would expect from the warm 2012 summer to be captured. Golden delicious apple and citrus dance on the tongue and are met with beautiful acidity. As the wine finishes a mineral note makes itself known and welcome to help round out the package and give this wine some nice depth.
2016 Vineland Estates Elevation St. Urban Vineyard Riesling – Vintages 038117 – $19.95 – ****1/2 – While the portfolio from Vineland estates is pretty bulletproof across all price segments. I would argue that winemaker Brian Schmidt specializes in Riesling. This bottle offers nice balance between sweetness and sharp acidity – and it’s a great way to stock a wine cellar without breaking the bank. You could easily hold a few bottles of this wine for 3-5 years if you are so inclined.
