Order the following wines for daily delivery by the case to your home, office or restaurant from Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery.
Sue-Ann Staff Cabernet Franc 2011
VQA Niagara Peninsula $21.95 12.0% alcohol
Beet red, the wine offers an ethereal nose of earthy, smoky notes mingling with red cherry/berry fruit, vanilla and cocoa. Dry, medium bodied, round and savoury, the palate is awash with tasty berry fruit accented by spiced vanilla, smoky toast and a whiff of dark chocolate. Displaying supple tannin and fresh acidity, this is a well-paced wine offering a flavourful finish. It pairs with grilled vegetables, smoked cheese or lighter winter stews. (Susan Desjardins)
Sue-Ann Staff Pinot Grigio 2012
VQA Niagara Peninsula $18.00 11.8% alcohol
Pale-straw hued, this well-crafted wine offers attractive and complex aromas—floral notes, melon, orchard fruit and a whiff of almond skin. It tantalizes the palate with a lively, dry, medium-bodied, silky texture. Bright flavours of pear, apricot and lemon-lime are framed by well-defined acidity and subtle mineral note. Pair this nicely balanced, versatile wine with light appetizers, pan-fried fish or roast pork. (Susan Desjardins)
Order the following Tawse wines by the case or mixed case (free delivery over $100) for Monday to Thursday home, restaurant or office delivery from Tawse.
Tawse ‘Quarry Road Vineyard’ Gewürztraminer 2013
VQA Vinemount Ridge $24.95 12.0% alcohol
Farmed organically and biodynamically, it’s aromatically intense with rich flavours showcased throughout—balanced and beautiful. Aromas of rosewater, exotic spice and heavenly floral notes herald a wash of medium-weight, gorgeously textured tropical fruit dripping in rosewater and ginger coating the palate in waves. The balanced aftertaste layers on lime, minerality and the tell-tale Gewürztraminer bite; simply outstanding. (Vic Harradine)
Tawse ‘Quarry Road Vineyard’ Pinot Noir 2011
VQA Vinemount Ridge $35.95 (307686) 13.0% alcohol
Certified organic and biodynamic, Floral notes—lilac and rose petal—mingle with sandalwood and savory notes on the nose of this mid-weight, tangy Pinot. It streaks across the palate with structure, nerve and verve showcasing red berry fruit and red cherry flavours adorned with minerality and a slight tinge of kirsch liqueur, especially on the lengthy finish and aftertaste. (Vic Harradine)
Tawse Vineyard ‘Limestone Ridge Vineyard - Spark’ Riesling 2013
VQA Twenty Mile Bench $19.95 (370361) 11.5% alcohol
This single-vineyard gem bristles with nerve and verve showcasing a solid line of bright acidity. Aromas of flinty/minerality and green apple give way to myriad, small bubbles carrying lemon-lime tang and notions of passion fruit. Clean, dry and vibrant throughout, you won’t go wrong pouring with freshly shucked, briny oysters alongside fresh lemon, hot sauce, horseradish. (Vic Harradine)
Tawse ‘Spark’ Sparkling Wine Brut 2012
VQA Niagara Peninsula $24.95 (384966) 12.5% alcohol
This was made in the traditional method, similar to Champagne. Plenty here to spark your interest—an alluring nose of delicate floral and mineral notes, a profusion of small-bead bubbles and delightful mouthful of soft, lime cordial, white peach and tangy lemon. A luscious blend—59% Chardonnay, 28% Pinot Noir, 13% Pinot Gris—bathes the palate and lingers on the finish, crisp, lively and refreshing. Pour solo or with seafood; it’s quite good value. (Vic Harradine)