Closson Chase ‘K. J. Watson Vineyard’ Pinot Gris 2015
VQA Four Mile Creek $21.95 12.0% alcohol
This is a lovely Gris, stylish and flavourful with persistent purity of fruit and balanced on a pin. Honeycomb, peach and tropical fruit aromas announce a medium-weight, heavenly textured stream of lemon-lime and apple garnished with saline/flint/mineral notes and apple skin. It’s charming with a lengthy finish and lovely to sip—divine paired with fish and seafood and very good value. (Vic Harradine)

  
Closson Chase ‘The Brock’ Chardonnay 2014
VQA Niagara River $22.95 13.5% alcohol
This is well balanced with persistent fruit flavour, 18 months of well-integrated oak and a clean, crisp finish and aftertaste. Aromas of binned apple and wisps of caramel provide segue for a medium-bodied, nicely textured wash of ripe apple, baking spice, sweet vanilla and lemony tang bathing the palate infusing the crisp, refreshing finish. (Vic Harradine)

  
Closson Chase ‘Vineyard’ Chardonnay 2014
VQA Prince Edward County $28.95 12.5% alcohol
Flinty/matchstick/mineral notes and wisps of ripe apple aromas dominate the nose of this light-medium bodied Chardonnay. Hand-harvested estate fruit saw 16 months of French oak, only 8% new. Delicate/restrained flavours of apple and pear on the palate meld with a surge of racy lemon on the tang-laden finish. (Vic Harradine)

  
Closson Chase ‘K. J. Watson Vineyard’ Pinot Noir 2014
VQA Niagara River $34.95 12.5% alcohol
A translucent-pink hue in the glass, ephemeral flavours are delicate throughout. Aromas of herbs, beetroot and cherry clafoutie precede a gentle, light-on-its-feet wash of savory herbs, pie cherry and passion fruit bathing the palate and mid-length finish. Hand-harvested fruit was aged 12 months in seasoned oak barrel where it underwent malolactic conversion. It’s a perfect pairing with smoked/grilled duck breasts. (Vic Harradine)