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Tawse Spark Riesling 2020
VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Ontario $24.95 (370361) 12.0% alcohol
Made with the traditional method, this certified organic sparkler offers aromas of pear, lemon and freshly baked white bread. It is crisp and clean on the palate, with lively mouthfeel and flavours of pear and royal gala apple. The finish is long and crisp. Perfect for a celebration, or to pour alongside a dinner plate of fish and chips. (Dave Isaacs)
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Tawse Sketches Chardonnay 2021
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario $21.95 (89037) 12.0% alcohol
This wine is fermented with wild yeast and aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. The result is a nose that sports aromas of lemon, butter and a nice touch of oak. It has a medium-full body and a creamy mouthfeel. Flavours of oak, lemon, and grapefruit abound. This is a nice wine to have with your weeknight roast chicken and potatoes. (Dave Isaacs)
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Tawse Grower’s Blend Pinot Noir 2021
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario $29.95 (130989) 12.5% alcohol
With 12 months spent in French oak, this wine offers up an interesting nose of strawberry, moss, wet wood, and smoke. It has a medium body, with noticeable but relatively moderate tannins. There is a juicy acidity with flavours of raspberry that carry through to the finish. Pair with roast turkey with cranberry sauce. (Dave Isaacs)