The Grange of Prince Edward County ‘Late Harvest’ Sauvignon Blanc 2010
VQA Prince Edward County $24.95 500mL 9.7% alcohol
Barrel fermented and aged in neutral oak, this dazzles the palate. Marmalade, spiced and honeyed orchard fruit on the nose, it coats the palate with gorgeous sweet nectar—honeyed peach, lemon chiffon pie and ripe pineapple with nuances of mango. It’s creamy smooth with a lovely balanced aftertaste. Savour on its own or pour with crème brulée, lemon cheese cake or lemon tart. Order by the case for home or office daily delivery from The Grange. (Vic Harradine)
Tawse Winery ‘Sketches of Niagara’ Cabernet Merlot 2009
VQA Niagara Peninsula $19.95 13.0% alcohol
Tarry, smoky, alluring aromas waft from this predominantly Cab Franc, medium-bodied, beautifully balanced, tangy red blend. Value-packed and brimming with fruit—red and black currant, blueberry and blood plum—washing in persistent waves. There’s good mouth feel and a lingering, crisp, refreshing finish. Great sipped on its own, it’s food-friendly—spicy grilled ribs, pasta in tomato-based sauce, meat-laden pizza or spicy wings. Order by the case for home or office daily delivery from Tawse Winery. (Vic Harradine)
Tawse Winery ‘Sketches of Niagara’ Chardonnay 2009
VQA Niagara Peninsula $19.95 (089037) 13.0% alcohol
This is mid weight, nicely textured and brimming with charm and flavour. Sweet vanilla, spiced tropical fruit and nutty wisps on the nose, it delivers a well-balanced, crisp and refreshing mouthful of green apple, ripe pear and lemon and lime mouth-watering citrus. It finishes in a lengthy blaze of lip-smacking flavour with nutty, oaky nuances. It’s poured well with roast chicken or slow-roasted pork. Order by the case for home or office daily delivery from Tawse Winery. (Vic Harradine)
Tawse Winery ‘Estate Vineyards’ Chardonnay 2009
VQA Niagara Peninsula $29.95 (111989) 13.0% alcohol
Heady involved aromas of spice-infused pear, apricot and toasty notes provide segue to silky smooth waves of tangy delectable nectar—key lime, pineapple and white grapefruit mingling with toasty notes. This is a medium-full bodied, value-laden gem sporting a lengthy lip-smacking aftertaste. Excellent sipping now, it’ll improve in bottle over the next 12 months. Paired perfectly with ris de veau in Champagne sauce. Order by the case for home or office daily delivery from Tawse Winery. (Vic Harradine)
Tawse Winery ‘Quarry Road’ Chardonnay 2009
VQA Vinemount Ridge $34.95 (111989) 13.0% alcohol
This is flagship Chardonnay reveling in gorgeous texture and complexity. Tuck away ‘till 2013 allowing full integration of oak, fruit and acidity; it’ll be more than worth the wait. Spice-laden aromas of orchard fruit, minerality and toasty oak abound followed by a torrent of unbridled flavours—bracing white grapefruit citrus acidity with green apple and pear infused with mineral, slate and toasty oak. Order by the case for home or office daily delivery from Tawse Winery. (Vic Harradine)
Tawse Winery ‘Quarry Road’ Gewürztraminer 2010
VQA Vinemount Ridge $24.95 (111989) 12.5% alcohol
Rosewater, exotic spice and musky notes waft from the heavily perfumed nose of this off-dry gem. It’s certified organic and bio-dynamic with a creamy smooth and deftly balanced tang and sweet wash of palate-bathing flavours of lime sherbet and tangy grapefruit. It finishes with a drying, penetrating aftertaste of grapefruit pith, earthiness, wet stone and minerality. It sips well after a ten- or fifteen-minute aeration/decant and is a ‘natural’ with spicy Asian cuisine. Order by the case for home or office daily delivery from Tawse Winery. (Vic Harradine)