Vintages Release: August 29, 2009

Rosehall Run Vineyards ‘Cuvée County’ Cabernet Franc 2007
VQA Prince Edward County $18.95 (122267) 12% alcohol
This opens with a quiet nose of black plum and tell-tale Franc aromas of graphite. Racy flavours of pie cherry and ripe mulberry wash over the palate in a steady well-balanced stream. The lingering and lip-smacking finish layers on ripe cherry notes, and hints of sweet oak from a brief 5½ month barrel ferment and ageing in French oak barrels. This is 100% PEC fruit from an outstanding winery and vintage—what’s not to like? (Vic Harradine)

Vintages Release: September 12, 2009

Rosehall Run Vineyards ‘Cuvée County’ Chardonnay 2007
VQA Prince Edward County $17.95 (132928) 12.7% alcohol
Beguiling aromas of exotic spice, green apple and mineral notes provide segue to this ample-textured medium-weight gem. Pristine and focused flavours—ripe yellow peach, Granny Smith apple and tangy citrus—stream over the palate and through the balanced mouth-watering finish. Vinified from meticulously handled 100% ‘county’ fruit, it certainly deserves a place in your shopping cart. (Vic Harradine)