Huff Estates Chardonnay 2011
VQA Niagara Peninsula $17.95 12.5% alcohol
Aromas of white flowers and tropical fruit interweave with citrus on the nose while the palate’s treated to a lighter-styled, tangy river of lemon zest and grapefruit zing throughout. It’s clean and crisp with a laser-like aftertaste of crisp acidity and Granny Smith apple. Give it a go with pan-seared sole and a squeeze of fresh lemon. 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)
Huff Estates Merlot 2011
VQA Ontario $19.95 12.8% alcohol
Savory and mixed field berry fruit on the nose, this showers a spirited rush of tangy red currant and cranberry interwoven with black currant and spice. It’s medium weight with good mouth feel and excellent moderating acidity underpinned by supple tannin on the palate and throughout the lip-smacking finish. Pour alongside pasta puttanesca. 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)
Huff Estates ‘South Bay Vineyards’ Merlot 2008
VQA Prince Edward County $29.95 13.0% alcohol
Aromas of dark cherry and hints of cassis mingle with dark toast and tobacco heralding a gorgeous, balanced wave of red currant, sour cherry and savory herbs splashing over the palate interweaving with ripe briary berry and kitchen spice. It’s medium bodied, tangy and racy throughout with a racy, zingy snap on the aftertaste along with a gentle lick of tannin. Aerate/decant three hours before pouring. 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)
Huff Estates Pinot Gris 2011
VQA Ontario $19.95 12.5% alcohol
The exotic nose of red licorice, binned apple with tropical fruit peeking through sets the stage for a bold and balanced Gris. Lively flavours on the palate—blood orange, lemon drop and white peach—give way to a balanced, refreshing aftertaste garnished with orchard fruit and mineral notes. It’s medium bodied with good mouth feel and oodles of charm. Closely related to Pinot Noir, you may catch a glimmer of a pink hue in this Pinot Gris. Lovely on its own, it also pours well with roast chicken or roast pork. 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)
Huff Estates ‘Sculpture Series’ Riesling Reserve 2011
VQA Ontario $21.95 12.5% alcohol
Aromas of green tea, slate and mixed orchard fruit abound heralding a laser-like beam of bracing lemon zest, white grapefruit and minerality on the palate. This is medium weight with nice texture and racy, bone-dry, lip-smacking aftertaste. Give it a go with prawn or scallop ceviché or a mess of grilled garlic prawns showered with freshly squeezed lemon. 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)
Huff Estates Riesling ‘Off Dry’ 2011
VQA Ontario $17.95 12.0% alcohol
Aromas of white flowers, mineral and pear provide segue to this barely off-dry Riesling. Tangy lemon curd and lime yoghurt interweave with racy grapefruit on the palate. It’s mid weight with nice mouth feel and dry, crisp and racy finish. This pours extremely well with mussels in cream sauce or a plateful of pan-seared calamari under a generous squish of fresh lemon. 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)
Pillitteri Estates Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake $20.00 12.5% alcohol
Charred toast, cedar and forest-floor aromas herald a smooth and silky, palate-bathing wash with cassis, dark cherry and field berry fruit to the fore. It’s mid-full weight and brimming with ripe, dark fruit. It’s robust and raunchy on the dry finish with loads of fruit and excellent acidity underpinned by perceptible tannin. Aerate/decant three hours before pouring. Order online for daily home or office delivery from Pillitteri. (Vic Harradine)
Pillitteri Estates Winery Cabernet Franc 2010
VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake $18.00 13.5% alcohol
Introducing itself with delicate aromas of red berry fruit and kitchen spice, it washes over the palate with mixed red berry fruit, sour cherry and sprigs of savory herbs and spice. It’s medium bodied and finishes up framed by good moderating acidity and perceptible tannin. Aerate/decant for two hours pouring alongside pulled pork slathered with mild salsa. Order online for daily home or office delivery from Pillitteri. (Vic Harradine)
Pillitteri Estates Winery Merlot 2010
VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake $20.00 13.0% alcohol
Lifted aromas of plum, vanilla and wood smoke abound. On the palate, juicy briary berry, succulent cherry and black currant join racy red currant persisting through the lively aftertaste. Mid weight with generous texture, it finishes balanced and brimming with good acidity and more than its fair share of charm. Order online for daily home or office delivery from Pillitteri. (Vic Harradine)