• For daily home, office or restaurant delivery for the following two wines may be ordered online from the winery-only. Order online from this link Malivoire Wine Company with FREE shipping on orders of $100. or more, or $20 credited next business day towards delivery outside Ontario and Québec. Phone 905-563-9253 Monday to Saturday 10 am - 4 pm for information.

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Malivoire Small Lot Chardonnay 2021
VQA Beamsville Bench $24.95 12.0% alcohol
There’s everything you want in this beautiful unoaked chardonnay matured 10 months in stainless steel tanks. The fruit aromas are expressive on the nose at first—peach, melon, pineapple—then fennel seed and mineral notes show up adding a layer of complexity. A medium-bodied, almost creamy wash of lemon Meyers and grapefruit flavours wakes up the palate, followed with orchard fruit notes and a mineral, mouth-watering, slightly chalky tasty finish. This is delicious on its own but it will be spectacular with scallop ceviche or coconut shrimps. (Louise Boutin)

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Malivoire Genova Gamay 2021
VQA Vinemount Ridge $27.95 11.0% alcohol
This single vineyard, vegan gamay has an alluring, bright, translucid ruby shaded robe with a violet rim. Crunchy sweet cherry aromas take the lead on the nose followed with blueberry, Swedish berry and a touch of dry bay leaf. This is medium-light bodied with delicious red cherry and cranberry tang, even a touch of rhubarb making up a fresh and lively wash of flavours. Soft tannins and a mild peppery note take you to a satisfying and persistent dry finish. This calls for an artisan charcuterie board or roasted turkey with cranberry sauce. (Louise Boutin)

• Use this link - Rockway Vineyards - to search their winery website for the following and other wines available to you as they will take your order online and deliver to your home, business office or licensed restaurant. You can also phone them as they are open daily 11 am to 6 pm – 1-905-641-5771 or you can email them - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  
  
• The following wines are being released by Rockway Vineyards and you may also find them in the near future on shelves of LCBO retail stores. The oldest hand-harvested vines sought for the following wine were 18-years-old at time of harvest. This wine was settled for 48 hours, during 10 months of oak maturation the wine was fermented in one new French oak barrel while the balance was aged in tank. The entire winemaking team deserves a doff of your and my hat for producing this gem. Give it a go.
  
  
• The following Rockway ‘Small Lot’ Riesling 2021 was sourced from a small estate Vineyard 1.73 acres of 17-year-old riesling vines planted in the unique VQA Twenty-Mile Bench. The price-quality ratio is skewed well in your favour, pick up a half dozen bottles or more.

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Rockway Vineyards ‘Small Lot’ Riesling 2021
VQA Twenty Mile Bench $19.00 11.0% alcohol
Appealing aromas of ripe apple and pear lead to a gusher of palate flavours with Key lime pie, honeydew melon and bracing tang all deftly balanced from first sip to last drop on the delightful palate, lip-smacking finish and lengthy aftertaste. Pour on its own or with spicy Asian cuisine like tandoori chicken or General Tso’s chicken. (Vic Harradine)

• The following Rockway Vineyards Pinot Gris 2021 was left on its ferment lees for four months before being stabilized, filtered and bottled. The price-quality ratio is well in your favour. Pick up an armful or two from the winery website or possibly from the LCBO.

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Rockway Vineyards Pinot Gris 2021
VQA Lincoln Lakeshore $20.00 12.5% alcohol
This Pinot Gris is dry and particularly aromatic with ripe apricot and buckwheat honey to the fore. The palate also carries flavours of melon and honey to and through the lip-smacking finish and medium-plus aftertaste along with dazzling acidity and plenty of pizzazz. Give this a go with pan-seared in butter Atlantic salmon or a selection of sushi. (Vic Harradine)

• The following Rockway Vineyards ‘Charmat-style’ Sparkling White Wine - Riesling 2021 means that the 2nd fermentation took place in a sealed stainless steel tank rather than in the wine bottle that you purchase, as it is in Champagne or when it is méthode traditionnelle.

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Rockway Vineyards ‘Charmat-style’ Sparkling White Wine - Riesling 2021
VQA Ontario $25.00 11.5% alcohol
There’s a surge of bubbles—aka mousse—when you pour the wine into your glass. The aromas stand out at that time. This wine blossoms with aromas and flavours of citrus-like lemon curd and lemon pastille along with orchard fruit of ripe apple and pear. Pour this when you wish to welcome guests and pair with freshly shucked Malpec oysters or steamed mussels. (Vic Harradine)

• The following Rockway Vineyards ‘Rockway 9’ Vidal 2020 was harvested from an estate vineyard. It’s a nicely balanced Vidal at a price-quality balance that tips well in your favour. At this price and at this quality; grab a few bottles.

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Rockway Vineyards ‘Rockway 9’ Vidal 2020
VQA Ontario $17.00 10.0% alcohol
With aromas of citrus—lemon-lime and peel marmalade, as well as tropical fruit—pineapple, honeydew melon and passionfruit, it stands out on the palate from first aromas then vibrant flavours of tropical fruit listed above. There is persistent purity of fruit, excellent balance and delightful tang-laden finish and aftertaste. Pour with grilled beer-can chicken or pick up a hot supermarket rotisserie chicken and bring home for dinner from Costco. (Vic Harradine)

• The following wine from Tawse Winery can be purchased online at this link - Tawse Winery - or directly from the winery 3955 Cherry Ave, Vineland ON. Here’s a map.

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Tawse Cabernet Sauvignon Ice Wine 2019
VQA Niagara -on-the-Lake $36.95 (359133) 9.5% alcohol
Candied apple and red bell pepper jelly come to mind when nosing this gorgeous red ice wine. This delectable nectar is perfectly balanced between fruit sweetness and acidity--think freshly made strawberry jam and tangy raspberry--with that hint of pepper so characteristic of the varietal, it will charm any ice wine skeptic. Pair with your best dark chocolate or with a nice sharp cheddar cheese. (Louise Boutin)

• The following three wines from KIN Vineyards are reviewed prior to being released later this summer. They will be available at the winery or through online orders at kinvineyards.com.

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KIN Vineyards Carp Ridge Chardonnay 2021
VQA Ontario $32.00 13.0% alcohol
A combination of 20% new and 80% neutral French oak was used to mature this cool climate organic chardonnay displaying beautiful aromas of yellow pear, lemon drops, white flower, flinty notes and nutmeg. A nicely textured, medium-bodied flow of starfruit and citrussy flavours take the lead on the palate, tagging along the way orchard fruit and mineral notes as well as some spiciness persisting in the zesty finish tinted with a nice vanilla note on the back palate. This will be a great partner to steamed mussels in a light lemony cream sauce or crab cakes with a squeeze of lemon juice. (Louise Boutin)

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KIN Vineyards Carp Ridge Chardonnay 2020
VQA Ontario $32.00 13.5% alcohol
This basically unoaked organic chardonnay—only 3% new French oak barrels--from hand-harvested Carp Ridge organic grapes, suggest aromas of lemon zest, yellow apple, chamomile and leesy character, thanks to four months of biweekly batonnage. Creamy in texture on the palate, with racy citrus acidity at the forefront, it also delivers plenty of delicious orchard fruit flavours ending with a beautiful salted butter persistent note. Pair with baked lemon-butter cod loin sprinkled with fleur de sel. (Louise Boutin)

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KIN Vineyards Carp Ridge Pinot Noir 2020
VQA Ontario $38.00 11.5% alcohol
This very lightly oaked, pale garnet, organic pinot has an exquisite bouquet of red currant, dry rose petal potpourri and a beautiful layer of spice. It flows on the palate with lots of tangy flavours of red cherry, dry strawberry plus some notes of white mushroom and floral pink pepper trailing in the tasty and juicy finish. Medium-light bodied with supple tannins mostly felt on the roof of the mouth, this well-crafted, refreshing red will shine beside duck confit or your favorite artisan charcuteries. It will also further evolve over the next five years in proper cellaring conditions. (Louise Boutin)