• Order the following wine by the bottle(s) or case(s) for daily delivery to home, office or restaurant online from this link to Henry of Pelham – There is free delivery on 12 or more bottles in Ontario. Select ‘12 Bottles+’ at check out and allow up to 10 days for delivery or, order online then pick up bottle(s) or case(s) from the winery at 1469 Pelham Rd, St. Catharines ON. Here’s a map.

• The vineyard where the following 2020 Henry of Pelham ‘Estate - Fumé’ Sauvignon Blanc was sourced was planted in 1999 making the vines over 20 years old when the fruit for this wine was harvested. Once at the winery all grapes are moved gently by gravity. Grapes were gently destemmed then whole-berry pressed. All juice is press fractioned to separate the finest cut. It was then 50% barrel fermented in in barriques and 3000L foudres and 50% stainless steel fermented before being aged six months in European oak barriques. This wine has been accredited to be sustainably fashioned.

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Henry of Pelham ‘Estate - Fumé’ Sauvignon Blanc 2020
VQA Short Hills Bench $19.95 13.0% alcohol
Aromas of mixed spice, apricot and flinty mineral notes precede a tang-laden mouthful of palate flavours with lemon pastille, Key lime and white grapefruit to the fore decorated with savoury herbs and plenty of lip-smacking pizzazz. It’s medium bodied with good mouthfeel and a mouth-watering finish and aftertaste. What’s not to like. It sips nicely on its own or poured with freshly shucked oysters, pan-seared freshwater, line-caught fish, or fish tacos. The price-quality balance tips in your favour, pick up a case to enjoy over the next two years. (Vic Harradine)

• Closson Chase was an early entry into the nascent Prince Edward County winery scene in the late 1990s and recently made an almost seamless transition from a former doyen of Ontario winemakers, Deborah Paskus, to the present winemaker, Keith Tyers, highly capable with focused vision on making fine wine, especially chardonnay and pinot noir, from what nature provides.

• Order the following wines by the case for daily office, home or restaurant delivery direct from the winery either by using this link Closson Chase, phone toll-free 1-888-201-2300 email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or pick them up from the winery 629 Closson Road, Hillier, Ontario K0K 2J0 – it’s an easy 2 or so hour drive, or less, from the GTA or Ottawa and environs - Here’s a map. Phone ahead 343-261-6465 for complimentary curbside pick-up or local delivery. They are now open 7 days a week from 11am to 5 pm.

• The following 2019 Closson Chase ‘Stirling Barrique’ Pinot Noir was sourced 100% from the estate-owned Churchside Vineyard Pinot Noir at low yields of 1.8 tonnes/acre. All grapes were 100% de-stemmed with no crushing and spent three days in cold-soak. It was then 100% fermented in a large oak fermenter and aged in barrels made at Carriage Cooper House (Picton) made from a white oak tree in Stirling, Ontario then aged in 100% seasoned barrel and was bottled without filtering. This wine is certified vegan by VegeCert.

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Closson Chase ‘Stirling Barrique’ Pinot Noir 2019
VQA Prince Edward County $50.00 12.0% alcohol
Delicate aromas of black berry fruit, grilled savoury herbs and charred wood smoke can be coaxed by a vigorous swirl or two. It’s light-ruby hued and dishes up a mouthful of tangy palate flavours with bramble berry jelly, ripe black plum and lip-smacking pie cherry to the fore. This is light-medium bodied with a well-balanced, though slightly short, finish and aftertaste. There is good balance throughout, pure fruit flavours, barely a wisp of soft, ripe tannin and a lot to like in this. Give it a go with braised lamb shanks or celebratory New Year’s tourtière. (Vic Harradine)

• The following 2019 Closson Chase ‘Vineyard’ Pinot Noir was sourced from two estate vineyards—85% Churchside/15% South Clos—then was destemmed without crushing and underwent a three- to five-day cold soak before being fermented in large oak fermenters then aged in French oak barrel with 10% new. This is their largest bottled Pinot Noir at 550 cases. This wine is certified vegan by VegeCert. The price-quality balance tips in your favour; pick up a few bottles, then go back for more.

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Closson Chase ‘Vineyard’ Pinot Noir 2019
VQA Prince Edward County $36.00 (145888) 12.0% alcohol
Appealing aromas of floral notes, dark cherry/berry fruit and sprigs of grilled savoury herbs precede a medium-bodied stream of tangy red fruit—pie cherry, red currant and passionfruit—decorated with sweeter black plum compote and crème de cassis. This showcases good balance, a creamy smooth mouthfeel, persistent purity of fruit, a supple underpinning of fine-grained, ripe tannin and a lengthy mouth-watering finish and aftertaste. What’s not to like. Pour alongside coq au vin or simple, oven-roasted chicken, (Vic Harradine)

• The following 2019 Closson Chase ‘Churchside’ Pinot Noir was sourced 100% from the estate Churchside Vineyard at a low-yield of 1.8 tonnes/acre. It was destemmed without crushing then underwent a three to five day cold soak before being 100% fermented in large oak fermenter then 20% barrel aged in French oak for 18 months before bottling. This wine is certified vegan by VegeCert. It punches well above the price with the price-quality balance tipped well in your favour.

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Closson Chase ‘Churchside’ Pinot Noir 2019
VQA Prince Edward County $42.00 12.0% alcohol
Rich, luscious aromas of dark berry fruit, grilled savoury herbs and charred toast abound and waft easily from the glass. A surge of delightful flavours envelop the palate with crème de cassis and black currant adorned with savoury herbs and mixed spice and oodles of tang and pizzazz. This is balanced, bountiful and beautiful from cork pop to last drop. It showcases persistent purity of fruit, deft balance, good structure, is robed in charm and elegance and underpinned with fine-grained, polished tannin. The lingering finish and aftertaste replay palate flavours. Pour with grilled rack of lamb, coq au vin or stuffed crown roast of pork. (Vic Harradine)

• The following 2019 Closson Chase ‘The Brock’ Chardonnay was sourced 100% from the KJ Watson Vineyard located in the VQA sub-appellation of Niagara River. When first brought to the winery it was destemmed and pressed then fermented 50% in stainless steel and 50% in well-seasoned, neutral oak. This is their largest Chardonnay production—900 cases. This wine is certified vegan by VegeCert. The price-quality balance tips well in your favour.

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Closson Chase ‘The Brock’ Chardonnay 2019
VQA Niagara River $25.00 (20899) 13.0% alcohol
This is pale-yellow hued on pouring along with a slight spritz. It gives up aromas of orchard fruit—green apple, Mirabelle plum and sweet vanilla before capturing the palate with a river of pure ambrosia—lemon curd and green apple robed in the delightful Yin and Yang of sweet and tang that persists to and through the balanced-on-a-pin, lip-smacking crisp and refreshing finish and aftertaste. It showcases medium-body and creamy-smooth mouthfeel, great balance and a delightful finish and aftertaste. Versatile at the table, pour with steamed lobster dipped in butter or mussels steamed in white wine, cream, sliced garlic and sliced leeks. (Vic Harradine)

• Order the following eight wines using this link to Locust Lane Winery There is FREE shipping with a minimum purchase of four bottles to an Ontario residence only. Once on the site you can view the tasting room hours and menu for food service at the winery. The winery is located at 4041 Locust Lane, Beamsville ON L0R 1B0. Phone 1-905-708-6006 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• The following 2020 Locust Lane Estate Winery Fumé Blanc was sourced from the VQA sub-appellation of Lincoln Lakeshore “that runs along the shore of Lake Ontario and is greatly influenced by Lake Ontario. Breezes from over the deep lake waters cool the sun-drenched vineyards in the summer, and warm them in the cooler seasons, resulting in a longer growing season and moderated conditions for steady, even ripening.” Sourced from the VQA website.

• The grapes in this wine were harvested in late September. Once the grapes were pressed, fermentation was begun in single-use, French- and American-hybrid barrels. Through extensive testing, the winemaker found the ultimate maturation time in barrel to be six months. It was then transferred to stainless steel vats for a short time for finishing and bottling process. This is a limited production gem with only about four barrels made.

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Locust Lane Estate Winery ‘Reserve’ Fumé Blanc 2020
VQA Lincoln Lakeshore $19.95 13.5% alcohol
This is truly charming on the nose with its aromas of tropical fruit, white flower, grassy notes and a whisper of flint. This well-crafted, medium-bodied sauvignon blanc saw just enough oak contact to add body and texture to the delicious zippy flavour profile—Key lime, green pineapple, pear and Granny Smith apple—followed with a touch of white pepper persisting in the dry and slightly chalky medium-long finish. Pour alongside scallop ceviche or pear and goat cheese crostini. (Louise Boutin)

• The following 2019 Locust Lane Estate Winery ‘Reserve’ Pinot Noir was sourced from 100% pinot noir hand-picked from a single vineyard in early October. Grapes were brought to the winery and cold soaked on skins prior to fermentation. After fermentation the wine was pressed off the skins aged in new French and American oak for eight to nine months.

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Locust Lane Estate Winery ‘Reserve’ Pinot Noir 2019
VQA Lincoln Lakeshore $29.95 13.0% alcohol
Crunchy red cherry, beetroot, and bay leave aromas rise in the glass of this medium-bodied velvety textured red. A delicious wash of very focused tart cherry flavours is followed with peppery and earthy qualities, all wrapped in fine chalky tannins and closing with tangy and savoury delicious notes. Pair with duck confit or sausage-stuffed bell peppers in tomato sauce. (Louise Boutin)

• The following 2020 Locust Lane Winery Gewürztraminer was sourced from two select vineyards in the Niagara Peninsula in late September ensuring clean fruit and bright acidity. After a five-hour cold soak on their skins grapes were fermented in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks and bottled early in 2020 to preserve its natural fresh and fruity character.

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Locust Lane Winery Gewürztraminer 2020
VQA Niagara Peninsula $14.95 12.0% alcohol
This opens with exotic spice, rosewater and musk melon. It dazzles the palate with flavour galore—blood orange, lychee nut, ethereal incense, apricot, piquant spice and ripe honeydew melon. This is off-dry, rich, luscious and creamy smooth on the palate while persistent purity of fruit and spice replay on the finish and aftertaste. Pour this beauty with baked, bone-in ham decorated with cloves and basted with maple syrup or with spicy Asian cuisine. The price-quality tips well in your favour. (Vic Harradine)

• The following 2020 Locust Lane Estate Winery ‘White Merlot – Reserve – Rosé Wine’ was sourced from 100% Merlot from the estate-owned vineyard on the iconic Beamsville Bench that were harvested late September, 2020.  

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Locust Lane Estate Winery ‘White Merlot - Reserve – Rosé Wine’ 2020
VQA Beamsville Bench $24.95 13.0% alcohol
This is a fresh, nectar of the gods that greets you with lifted aromas of red berry fruit—currants, strawberry and raspberry--with wisps of watermelon and apricot. It dazzles the palate with a full-Monty surge of gorgeous flavours of pure ambrosia. It showcases palate flavours of blood orange, ruby red grapefruit and aromatic bitters as well as excellent tang and acidity, persistent purity of fruit and flavour, deft balance, the Yin and Yang of sweet and tang, a boatload of charm and mouth-watering lengthy finish and aftertaste. What’s not to like. Pour on its own or with a deli platter or charcuterie. Pick up or order a few, you won’t be disappointed. (Vic Harradine)

• The following 2019 Locust Lane Estate Winery ‘Reserve’ Merlot is 100% Merlot harvested mid-October from two select vineyards in the Niagara Peninsula. The wine was fermented on the skins for about 2 weeks. After fermentation, the wine was pressed off the skins and matured in new French oak barrels for a period of 11 months.

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Locust Lane Estate Winery ‘Reserve’ Merlot 2019
VQA Niagara Peninsula $27.95 13.5% alcohol
Aromatic and alluring aromas of dark berry fruit, rose petals, toasty notes and bramble-berry jam abound with even the slightest of swirls. It envelops the palate with a laser-like line of racy acidity and pizzazz rescued by mid-palate flavours of ripe juicy black plum and notions of cherry clafoutie that persist with good acidity to and through the finish and aftertaste. Good to go now after a two-hour aeration/decant, it will mature well over the next four years of careful cellaring. Pour with grilled strip loin with a generous rub of seasoned salt. (Vic Harradine)

• The following 2019 Locust Lane Estate Winery ‘Reserve’ Chardonnay was harvested from select sites in the VQA appellation of the Niagara Peninsula in early to mid-October. It was then fermented and matured in in new French and French-American hybrid barrels for nine months.

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Locust Lane Estate Winery ‘Reserve’ Chardonnay 2019
VQA Niagara Peninsula $24.95 13.0% alcohol
This cold climate chardonnay shows intense aromas of toasty oak, fennel seed, pear and leesy notes mingling with no obvious hierarchy. This well-crafted, medium-bodied juicy white offers tons of delicious zesty acidity—lemon rind and blood orange zest--surrounding a core of ripe peach and pear flavours, plus a nice bitter bite completing the picture, before saline notes express themselves in the very long and enjoyable finish. This is a great partner to brined roasted chicken or lemony shrimp risotto. (Louise Boutin)

• This is 100% Riesling that was sourced from two estate vineyards. Grapes were hand-harvested early in the season. The base wine was fermented in stainless steel tank at cool temperatures then the wine was finished using the Charmat Method with the secondary fermentation in tank followed by bottling under high pressure.

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Locust Lane Estate Winery ‘Reserve - Sparkling Wine’ Riesling 2019
VQA Ontario $22.95 11.5% alcohol
You’ll be greeted with aromas of fresh green apple, lime and orange zest plus a hint of flinty minerality. A generous refreshing froth fills the palate with crisp flavours of red apple, peach and lemony notes, shifting totally dry on the tongue and leaving a mineral trail on the delicious lip-smacking finish. Don’t wait for a special occasion to open this very nice and versatile bubbly. Pair with coconut shrimp or simply with sea salt potato chips. (Louise Boutin)

• The following 2019 Locust Lane Estate Winery ‘Reserve’ Cabernet Franc was sourced from select vineyards in the VQA Niagara Peninsula appellation that were harvested in late-October, 2019. Grapes were cold soaked on skins then and aged on the skins for about two weeks to produce this nicely balanced red wine. Following fermentation, the wine was pressed off the skins and matured for 11 months in new French and American oak barrels.

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Locust Lane Estate Winery ‘Reserve’ Cabernet Franc 2019
VQA Niagara Peninsula $34.95 13.5% alcohol
Muted at first, this medium-bodied, garnet shaded wine opens-up with a vigorous swirl to aromas of dry cherry, stewed prune, pencil shaving and earthy notes. Tart cherry and raspberry take the lead on the flavour profile, followed with peppery raw mushroom and savoury dry herbs enveloped in polished chalky tannins, finishing on a cured meat aftertaste. Pair with charcuterie board. (Louise Boutin)

• Order by the case for delivery to your home or office via this link to Konzelmann Estate Winery.

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Konzelmann Estate Winery ‘Lakefront Series’ Pinot Noir 2020
VQA Niagara Peninsula $14.95 (200584) 12.0% alcohol
This light-ruby hued gem delivers aromas of ripe red berry fruit and hints of black plum. It’s light-medium weight with creamy smooth mouthfeel and delicious palate flavours—ripe juicy black cherry, black currant and hints of spice. This showcases deft balance of flavours, acidity and ripe fine-grained tannin as well as a strong sense of touches of charm and elegance. You’ll be hard pressed to find another pinot noir of this quality at a similar or lower price. Wonderful for sipping at happy hour or as an aperitif, it also pairs well with coq au vin or roast chicken. (Vic Harradine)

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Konzelmann Estate Winery ‘Lakefront Series’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
VQA Niagara Peninsula $14.95 (112946) 12.5% alcohol
This wine showcases the dazzling VQA Ontario 2020 vintage. Delicate aromas of dark cherry/berry fruit and hints of mixed spice can be coaxed from this exceptional-value cabernet sauvignon. It surges over the palate with myriad flavours of ripe berry fruit—red currant, sweet mulberry and bramble berry to the fore decorated with excellent acidity, good mouthfeel and plenty of pizzazz. The soft ripe tannin underpins it all while being hardly noticeable. The finish lingers with deft balance and full of flavour as does the aftertaste. Pour with grilled striploin or back ribs or meat-laden red sauce pizza. (Vic Harradine)

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Konzelmann Estate Winery ‘Lakefront Series’ Shiraz 2019
VQA Niagara Peninsula $15.95 (144857) 12.5% alcohol
A vigorous swirl or two reveals aromas of cherry/berry fruit robed in delightful wisps of spice and earthy notes. A tsunami wave of ripe palate-flavours—racy Montmorency cherry, black currant and black plum compote—intertwine with good acidity, noticeable/acceptable tannin that is easily ameliorated with a two-hour aeration/decant. It showcases good balance, lots of palate flavours and a rich, dry, mouth-watering finish and aftertaste offering replays of palate flavours. Give this a go with grilled gourmet sausage, burgers or beef fajitas after a two-hour aeration/decant. (Vic Harradine)

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Konzelmann Estate Winery Vidal Icewine 2018
VQA Niagara Peninsula $22.95 200ml 10.0% alcohol
This small elongated dark bottle hides a medium-amber shaded nectar releasing aromas of dry apricot, golden raisin, candied orange peel and hints of botrytis, aka noble rot. A luscious honeyed liquid glides on the palate with concentrated flavours totally aligned with the aroma profile plus a bright wave of citrus acidity giving the desired balance to this amazing dessert in a glass. You can also pair this gem with creamy or hard cheese after the main course. (Louise Boutin)

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Konzelmann Estate Winery ‘Lakefront Series’ Pinot Blanc 2019
VQA Niagara Peninsula $14.95 (219279) 12.0% alcohol
Here you have aromas of fresh lemon zest, pear, green apple and a leafy green touch. A very nice zesty wash of fresh flavours similar to the aromas, treats the palate with mouthwatering effect finishing on a raw almond note and mineral flair. This medium-light delicious white under $15 is an amazing bargain and a good option for salty appetizer or fish and chips under a squeeze of lemon juice. (Louise Boutin)

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Konzelmann Estate Winery ‘Lakefront Series’ Chardonnay Unoaked 2019
VQA Niagara Peninsula $14.95 (200535) 12.0% alcohol
Citrus peel, peach and leesy notes introduce a lively, medium-bodied wash of orchard fruit flavour, Meyer lemon and mild pithy citrus with a palate coating texture. An interesting zesty-spicy character develops mid-palate and persist in the finish and aftertaste. Pair with creamy pasta or baked white fish in lemon butter. (Louise Boutin)

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Konzelmann Estate Winery ‘Lakefront Series’ Cabernet Rosé 2020
VQA Niagara Peninsula $16.95 11.5% alcohol
Ripe strawberry and watermelon dusted with black pepper with a backdrop of citrus peel comes to mind when nosing this 100% cabernet sauvignon rosé. This is medium-bodied, off-dry with sweet flavours of summer berry coating the palate and a recurrent enjoyable peppery note trailing in the savoury finish. This would be lovely with maple candied salmon bites. (Louise Boutin)

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Konzelmann Estate Winery ‘Lakefront Series’ Merlot 2019
VQA Niagara Peninsula $14.95 (439281)12.5% alcohol
This easy drinking, medium-light-bodied fruity merlot opens the door with aromas of red cherry, black plum and tree moss. It carries along with ripe red and black cherry flavour, piquant spice and a mix of kirsch liqueur and herbaceous note in the finish and aftertaste. Try with week-night red sauce pasta or pizza. (Louise Boutin)

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Konzelmann Estate Winery ‘Canada Red’ 2019
VQA Niagara Peninsula $14.95 (125260) 11.5% alcohol
This 100% Zweigelt grape--most planted red varietal in Austria—offers fresh aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, and a touch of leafy green. This thirst quencher flows easily on the palate with flavours of red cherry, strawberry and tangy raspberry with a low tannin structure. The fruity finish is slightly peppery. Twist the cap off with a selection of salami, mustard and hard cheese. (Louise Boutin)

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Konzelmann Estate Winery ‘Lakefront Series’ Pinot Grigio 2019
VQA Niagara Peninsula $15.95 12.5% alcohol
Alluring aromas leap from the glass with soft, lemon-lime citrus notes melding with ripe pineapple and yellow peach. It blankets the palate with dazzling flavours of honeydew melon, sugared and grilled ruby red grapefruit and oodles of tang and pizzazz. It’s medium bodied with good mouthfeel and plenty of length with palate-flavour replays on the finish and aftertaste; it’s crisp, clean and refreshing from twist top to last drop. What’s not to like. Pour on its own as an aperitif or pair with an olive-oiled green salad adorned with crumbled chèvre, salted nuts or potato chips. (Vic Harradine)

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Konzelmann Estate Winery ‘Lakefront Series’ Riesling 2019
VQA Niagara Peninsula $14.95 12.0% alcohol
Aromas of Granny Smith apple, piquant spice and mineral notes waft easily from this nicely balanced sweet and tang, slightly off-dry riesling. Palate flavours of ripe apricot, yellow peach and peel marmalade persist through finish and aftertaste, mouth-watering and lip-smacking good. The price-quality balance tips well in your favour; purchase a few and pour with fruits de mer—steamed mussels in white wine and a dash of cream and with cooked, sliced leeks, or a spicy Thai dish like pad Thai. (Vic Harradine)

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Konzelmann Estate Winery ‘Late Harvest - Reserve Series’ Gewürztraminer 2019
VQA Niagara Peninsula $16.95 11.5% alcohol
This 2019 ‘Late Harvest – Reserve Series’ Gewürztraminer dishes up a fabulous nose of rosewater, touches of ginger and exotic spice aromas. It envelops the palate with a dazzling surge of Yin and Yang, sweet and tang forming this off-dry beauty with flavours of yellow plum, lychee fruit and ginger along with a ripe sweet line of grilled pineapple and a hint of cloves. This is well textured and nicely structured with a lengthy finish of palate flavours persisting throughout. Pour with Alsatian tart or a bone-in ham judiciously decorated with cloves and basted with maple syrup. The price-quality balance tips wildly in your favour. Pick up a few while you still can. (Vic Harradine)

• Order the following wines by the case for daily office, home or restaurant delivery direct by toll-free phone 1-888-399-1183, from the Rosehall Run Vineyards winery using this link - Rosehall Run - or pick it up from the cellar door on your next visit to the winery 1243 Greer Rd, Wellington, Ontario K0K 3L0 in Prince Edward County—it’s best to call first and make an appointment—it’s an easy approximately two-hour drive, or less, from the GTA or Ottawa via the 401 - Here’s a map.

• The following flagship wine 2019 Rosehall Run ‘JCR – Rosehall Vineyard’ Chardonnay was sourced quite late in the season during the third week in October when they were rewarded for their patience by harvesting exemplary chardonnay at 22 brix and 8.8g/L of acidity. The juice was gently pressed in their new Siprem tank press that uses vacuum extraction directly into the collection tank that minimizes air contact and oxidisation thereby reducing the use of sulphites in processing with just enough SO2 added to protect wine from oxidation post bottling.

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Rosehall Run ‘JCR – Rosehall Vineyard’ Chardonnay 2019
VQA Prince Edward County $36.00 12.0% alcohol
Lifted aromas of exotic spice and incense precede a tang-infused stream of baking spice, pear and apple with notions of cloves and nutmeg. It’s medium-full bodied with good mouthfeel and plenty of tang and pizzazz and delicate flavours of orchard fruit. This reflects a difficult 2019 vintage in many VQA appellations in Ontario, yet winemaker Dan Sullivan did extremely well with this. Kudos! (Vic Harradine)

• Fruit for the following 2019 Rosehall Run ‘JCR – Rosehall Vineyard’ Pinot Noir was sourced from some of their oldest vines and was hand-harvested and de-stemmed as a result of a very late harvest with cuvaison delayed almost four weeks into late November. After fermentation the wine was briefly settled and barreled down in French oak with approximately 38% new barrels and spent 17 months in barrel before being bottled in mid-May. And released the summer of 2021.

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Rosehall Run ‘JCR – Rosehall Vineyard’ Pinot Noir 2019
VQA Prince Edward County $42.00 12.0% alcohol
Light-ruby hued, this gives up aromas of beetroot and red berry fruit entwined with spice and savoury herbs. It delivers a tasty mouthful of sweet and tang on the palate delivered by flavours of pie cherry, passionfruit juxtaposed with sweeter cassis and kirsch liqueur. It settles nicely by the time it reaches mid-palate and continues its journey to a pleasing and tasty finish and aftertaste. In a word… delicious. (Vic Harradine)

• The following 2013 Rosehall Run ‘Stardust – Estate Grown and Bottled’ Brut Zero - Sparkling Wine was fashioned Méthode Traditionnelle—a.k.a. in the method of Champagne with the 2nd fermentation having taken place in the bottles you purchased-- and sourced from estate grown 57% pinot noir/43% chardonnay from their Rosehall Vineyard. Fruit was barrel fermented in older French puncheons with extended lees contact.

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Rosehall Run ‘Stardust – Estate Grown and Bottled’ Brut Zero - Sparkling Wine 2013

VQA Prince Edward County $50.00 12.0% alcohol

This elegant, vintage-dated beauty gives up aromas of green apple, caramel and yeasty notes. It forms a formidable mousse when poured and gives up a delightful stream of fine-bead bubbles in the glass. Flavours of sugared baked apple and poached pear interlaced with racy lemon zest capture the palate on entry and make their way with excellent balance and persistent purity of fruit to the back palate. It finishes with flair and more of the same. This is a stylish sparkling wine to offer guests as a welcoming wine and to continue on to be poured with hors d’oeuvres and light mains. (Vic Harradine)

• The following 2017 Rosehall Run ‘Loveless – Estate Grown and Bottled’ Brut Rosé - Sparkling Wine was made in the Traditional Method a.k.a. in the method of Champagne with the 2nd fermentation having taken place in the bottles you purchased. This was sourced from 100% Pinot Noir from their Rosehall Vineyard. Loveless is 87% from the 2017 vintage and 13% from the 2014.

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Rosehall Run ‘Loveless – Estate Grown and Bottled’ Brut Rosé - Sparkling Wine 2017

VQA Prince Edward County $45.00 11.5% alcohol
There’s nothing ‘loveless’ about this aphrodisiac. Aromas of strawberry and yeasty notes waft easily from the glass before a surge of bubbles and flavours—red cherry/berry strawberry fruit intertwined with tangy ruby red grapefruit—bathes the palate. It’s attractive, even romantic in many ways—the soft pink hue, the gorgeous flavours, the balance and the lengthy, luxurious finish and aftertaste all point to this as a starter wine to a romantic evening for two. (Vic Harradine)