Tawse ‘Grower’s Blend’ Cabernet Franc 2009
VQA Niagara Peninsula $26.95 13.0% alcohol
Intense in hue, produced from hand-harvested fruit and aged 15 months in French oak, this dry, medium-bodied wine beckons with alluring aromas—floral, earthy autumnal notes, dark berries, roasted peppers and a whiff of smoke. Flavours of field berries are braced by perceptible tannin and vigorous acidity, notes of spice and espresso roast adding complexity and persisting through the dry finish. A wine that calls for robust dishes, serve with grilled meats and veggies or cellar 2-3 years. Order by the case for home or office delivery from Tawse, or in select LCBO stores. (Susan Desjardins)


Tawse Cabernet Franc Icewine 2010
VQA Niagara Peninsula $29.95 10.0% alcohol 200 mL
The aromas of this opulent ice wine captivates—candied fruit and sweet floral notes juxtaposed with elusive herbal, vegetal aromas. Luscious in texture—like satin across the palate—the exquisite balance of sweet and tang brings mouth-watering crispness to balance the sumptuous honeyed, red fruit. Sip and savour on its own, or if you must, serve with a cranberry pecan tart. Order by the case for home or office delivery from Tawse. (Susan Desjardins)


Tawse ‘Wismer Vineyard Lakeview Block’ Riesling 2010
VQA Twenty Mile Bench $24.95 10.0% alcohol
Transparent yellow-green, high-toned aromas of stone fruit and citrus mingle with floral and mineral nuances. Fruity, medium bodied, with a clean tangy texture and pleasing balance, there’s considerable depth and breadth of fruit flavour, an appealing hint of residual sugar and great vitality and freshness on the finish. A model of subtlety and style, cellar medium term for further evolution. Order by the case for home or office delivery from Tawse. (Susan Desjardins)