Jackson-Triggs Winery – The following Grand Reserve wines have been recently repackaged and re-branded, replacing the Silver and Gold Series. J-T continues to provide excellent quality, good value and delectable taste at every level with these punching well above the price and deserving of your careful attention. You can order these wines for daily home or office delivery from Jackson-Triggs or can pick them up from select Wine Rack Stores or from their Niagara Estate Winery Boutique. 

White Wine

Jackson-Triggs ‘Niagara Estate – Grand Reserve’ Gewürztraminer 2012 
VQA Niagara Peninsula $19.95 13.5% alcohol 
Sexy aromas of lychee nut, rosewater and exotic spice presage a palate-bathing wave of spice- and tropical fruit-driven flavour with succulent melon, peach and yellow plum to the fore. It’s nicely balanced with good texture, light-mid weight and a mid-length finish. The ultimate summer sipper on its own, it has the character and depth to pour with lighter-styled appetizers. (Vic Harradine) 


Jackson-Triggs ‘Niagara Estate – Grand Reserve’ Riesling 2012 
VQA Niagara Peninsula $18.95 13.0% alcohol 
Incredibly perfumed with gorgeous aromas of lemon chiffon pie, baked peaches and wisps of beeswax, this races across the palate with focused ferocity—key lime, minerality and pineapple—fleshing out on the lip-smacking aftertaste showcasing lemon yoghurt and sugared, grilled grapefruit. Balanced on a pin and laden with charm, the price-value equation skews well in your favour. (Vic Harradine) 


Jackson-Triggs ‘Niagara Estate – Grand Reserve’ White Meritage 2012 
VQA Niagara Peninsula $24.95 13.0% alcohol 
This 70% Sauvignon Blanc-30% Semillon blend jumps from the glass with sexy aromas of floral notes, white peach, tropical fruit and lemongrass. It bathes the palate with nicely textured, creamy smooth lemon yoghurt, juicy nectarine and wisps of minerality. It’s crisp and clean with laser-like citrus acidity on the finish while the aftertaste offers hints of white grapefruit pith. (Vic Harradine) 


Jackson-Triggs ‘Niagara Estate – Grand Reserve’ Sauvignon Blanc 2012 
VQA Niagara Peninsula $19.95 13.5% alcohol 
This brims with a salad bowl of tropical fruit, racy lemon and peach/nectarine aromas on the nose. A river of balanced, delicious, succulent white peach, tangy lemon pie filling and grilled pineapple washes over the palate infusing the crisp, refreshing finish. The aftertaste layers on green apple and ripe pear. Sip on its own or pair with white pizza topped with chèvre—very good value. (Vic Harradine) 

Red Wine

Jackson-Triggs ‘Niagara Estate – Grand Reserve’ Pinot Noir 2011 
VQA Niagara Peninsula $24.95 13.0% alcohol 
This is sublime Pinot Noir from a challenging vintage—juicy, tangy, balanced and complex. Aromas of sandalwood, spice, mineral and pipe tobacco herald a river of earthy, herb-infused flavours. Black, juicy plum, wild strawberry and zesty, red raspberry caress the palate infusing the lengthy, mouth-watering finish. It’s medium bodied with silky mouth feel and good structure. Hats off to winemaker, Marco Piccoli. (Vic Harradine) 


Jackson-Triggs ‘Niagara Estate – Grand Reserve’ Shiraz 2011 
VQA Niagara Peninsula $24.95 13.5% alcohol 
Roasted herbs, white pepper, piquant spice and cedar on the nose, it washes over the palate in a taut line of racy acidity, red berry fruit and grippy tannin. It’s mid bodied and racy throughout with bell pepper and sprigs of herbs interweaving with ripe mulberry on the drying aftertaste. (Vic Harradine)