Tawse Vineyard ‘Limestone Ridge - Spark’ Riesling Brut 11.5% 2012
VQA Niagara Peninsula $24.95 11.5% alcohol
Aromas of apple, minerality and floral notes open this stunning bottle of bubbles. There’s a streak of Granny Smith apple, tangy citrus and slate/mineral slashing across the palate, interlaced with lemon-lime, crisp, refreshing and mouth-watering good. There’s plenty of texture and structure throughout. The lingering aftertaste is clean and lip-smacking while layering on hints of ripe pear and racy lime. Available by the case for daily home or office delivery from Tawse. (Vic Harradine)


Tawse Vineyard ‘Spark’ Brut 2011
VQA Twenty Mile Bench $19.95 12.5% alcohol
A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir, it bathes the palate with a creamy mouth feel, medium weight and a mouthful of glorious bubbles and flavour. Apple, white nectarine and honeyed pit fruit interweave on the palate and aftertaste mingling with tangy lemon and grilled pineapple. Good structure, a crisp finish and great value here. Pour on its own, as an aperitif or with freshly shucked oysters. . Available by the case for daily home or office delivery from Tawse. (Vic Harradine)