Grange of Prince Edward ‘Fumé Blanc – Single Vineyard’ Sauvignon Blanc 2009
VQA Prince Edward County $24.95 12.5% alcohol
Bursting with alluring aromas and deftly balanced flavour, this low-yield, limited-production gem was aged briefly in old French oak and is certainly special. White peach, nectarine and tropical fruit aromas are precursors to a glorious wash of delectable flavours—tangy key lime, gooseberry and underlying nuances of minerality. It’s mid weight and beautifully textured dishing out a crisp, refreshing and lingering aftertaste of passion fruit and spice-infused citrus. Less than 180 dozen produced, order yours now for office or home delivery by the case of 6 from the Grange. (Vic Harradine)
Huff Estates ‘Reserve’ Gamay 2008
VQA Ontario $24.95 12.8% alcohol
Tangy and spice-laden, this serves up a delectably well-balanced mouthful of flavour with pie cherry, black currant and red currant galore that’s preceded by aromas of toasty oak and char. Medium bodied and nicely textured, the racy finish delivers a persistent stream of cranberry and spice-infused strawberry mingling with supple tannin. This pours perfectly with pasta in tomato-based sauce or spicy meat-laden pizza. Purchase for daily office or home delivery, no minimum, free delivery for a case of 12 or more (single wine or mixed), from Huff Estates. (Vic Harradine)
Tawse Winery ‘David’s Block Vineyard’ Cabernet Franc 2007
VQA Twenty Mile Bench $47.95 13.5% alcohol
There were less than 70 cases produced and it’s available only to Wine Club members. Read more... The graphite, mineral and gamy aromas on the nose provide segue to a glorious rush of tangy, well-defined, deftly balanced, rich luscious flavours with juicy, succulent black Bing cherry and racy black currant framed by moderating acidity and underpinned by ripe supple tannin. This is structured, mid weight and nicely textured with a well-balanced, delectable aftertaste of dark fruit tang and sprigs of sweet herbs. (Vic Harradine)
Tawse Winery ‘Hughes Vineyard’ Merlot 2007
VQA Lincoln Lakeshore $44.95 13.5% alcohol
Toast, mixed dark berry fruit and cherry on the nose, this dishes up a delightfully rich mouthful of well-balanced tangy fruit. It’s mid weight, nicely textured and bolstered by ripe, highly polished tannin. Flavours of cassis and black plum mingle with spice-infused black juicy Bing cherry on the palate and dry racy finish. The aftertaste is lengthy layering on a substantial dollop of tangy red pie cherry. This had limited production—only 70 cases—and is exclusive to Wine Club members… Read more... (Vic Harradine)
Tawse Winery Pinot Gris 2009
VQA Twenty Mile Bench $24.95 13.5% alcohol
This is light-peach coloured, hand made and artisanal—only 55 cases made. Delightful aromas of mineral-infused orchard fruit and nuances of tropical fruit can be coaxed from the subtle nose before a fully textured wave of flavour washes the palate with ripe pear, white peach and a lovely stream of crisp citrus acidity. It’s deftly balanced with a lengthy refreshing finish and pairs well with pan-seared scallops or prawns. This is only available to Wine Club members… Read more... (Vic Harradine)