• The following 2021 Henry of Pelham ‘family estate’ Pinot Grigio was sustainably grown and accredited under SWO. Fruit was harvested then gently destemmed and whole-berry pressed in the absence of oxygen preserving the natural freshness of this wine. You’ll notice a pink hue to the wine. Pinot grigio is a clonal mutation of pinot noir so you will find purple-hued grapes on the bunch along with the lighter skin-coloured grapes.
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Henry of Pelham ‘family estate’ Pinot Grigio 2021
VQA Niagara Peninsula $15.95 (250217) 12.5% alcohol
Piquant aromas of savoury herbs and lemon curd mingle with lime pastille. It’s creamy-smooth with gorgeous mouthfeel and plenty of dry, lip-smacking flavours with Meyer lemon and Key lime adorned with honey dew melon, piquant spice and plenty of pizzazz. It’s medium-bodied with persistent palate flavours that replay on the finish and aftertaste. This is lovely sipped on its own and divine when paired with lighter-styled appetizers and salads. (Vic Harradine)
• The following 2021 Henry of Pelham ‘family estate’ Sauvignon Blanc is grown under sustainable conditions and is accredited by SWO. All grapes were gently moved by gravity after being whole-berry sorted and pressed in the absence of oxygen to preserve the natural freshness of this wine. The vineyards were established over twenty years ago.
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Henry of Pelham ‘family estate’ Sauvignon Blanc 2021
VQA Niagara Peninsula $15.95 (430546) 12.5% alcohol
Sharp aromas of lemon-lime, grapefruit and grassy notes give way to a tang-infused wash of palate flavours with ripe pineapple, white grapefruit and lemon curd predominating to and through the lip-smacking finish and mouth-watering aftertaste. It’s medium weight and textured with good mouthfeel and plenty of pizzazz from twist top to last drop. This is very accommodating with a number of dishes, especially pan-seared rainbow trout in butter with a generous squeeze of lemon juice, once plated. (Vic Harradine)
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Speck Brothers ‘Three of Hearts – Trois Coeurs’ Rosé 2021
VQA Niagara Peninsula $19.95 (552562) 11.8% alcohol
Alluring strawberry/rhubarb pie aromas decorated with red raspberry and hints minerality abound. Palate flavours of freshly picked wild strawberry and tangy passionfruit are juxtaposed with sprigs of savoury herbs and ripe Mirabelle plum. This is medium bodied and nicely textured with good balance and a lengthy lip-smacking finish and aftertaste. The Speck Brothers suggest pairing with a gourmet white pizza with basil pesto, fresh mushroom, marinated artichokes and feta cheese. (Vic Harradine)