Domaine Queylus’ La Grande Réserve is an Old-World Merlot-Cabernet Franc blend showcasing the Niagara Peninsula’s immense potential for producing top quality wines… Name: La Grande Réserve Merlot-Cabernet Franc Vintage: 2012 Producer: Domaine Queylus Region/Country: Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Grape Varietal(s): Merlot and Cabernet Franc Alcohol Level: 13.5% Consumed: At home Recommended By: Purchased it at … Read more
The 2018 Redstone Riesling is a fantastic Riesling, showcasing one of Niagara’s best varietals (in our humble opinion, at least)… Name: Redstone Limestone Vineyard South Riesling Vintage: 2018 Producer: Redstone Winery Region/Country: Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara, Ontario, Canada Grape Varietal(s): Riesling Alcohol Level: 10% abv. Consumed: At home Recommended By: Picked it off the shelf … Read more
The 2016 edition of Vineland’s Elevation Cabernet is another classic Cabernet blend from one of our favourite wineries in Niagara… Name: Elevation Cabernet Bo-Teek Vineyard Vintage: 2016 Producer: Vineland Estates Winery Region/Country: Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada Grape Varietal(s): Cabernet Franc (77%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (23%) Alcohol Level: 14% abv. Consumed: At home Recommended By: Purchased … Read more
Rosewood Estates Winery’s 2016 Cabernet Franc Renaceau Vineyard is a classic Cabernet Franc that shines when paired with food… Name: Cabernet Franc Renaceau Vineyard Vintage: 2016 Producer: Rosewood Estates Winery Region/Country: Beamsville Bench, Niagara, Ontario, Canada Grape Varietal(s): Cabernet Franc Alcohol Level: 14% Consumed: At home Recommended By: Discovered it at LIV Restaurant at the … Read more
This Appassimento method red wine impressed us on day one, and it continued to shine 5 days later! Name: La Penna Vintage: 2012 Producer: Cave Spring Vineyard Region/Country: Beamsville Bench, Niagara, Ontario, Canada Grape Varietal(s): Cabernet Franc Alcohol Level: 17% (at this alcohol level, La Penna approaches some fortified wines) Consumed: At home Recommended By: … Read more
A tale of two wines in one bottle… We previously rated this wine in 2016, so this review represents a sequel of sorts, to see how the wine could have evolved. In short, we experienced two quite distinctive wines in this single offering. Straight out of the fridge, this white wine showed characteristics of Pinot … Read more
A good Pinot Noir from Pelee Island… Our interest in Pinot Noir continues to grow and this reserve offering from Pelee Island Winery reminds us why. The initial bouquet gave us grilled meat, lots of spices, and alcohol, anything but what one would expect from the varietal. With some time to breathe, however, we enjoyed … Read more
Another excellent offering from the Beamsville Bench… We purchased this Pinot Noir Estate following an incredible wine tasting hosted by Cave Spring’s Marketing and Sales Vice-President, Tom Pennachetti. We have long been fans of the winery and this particular red reminds us why. We enjoyed the fragrant bouquet, a combination of raspberry, leather, cigar box, … Read more
Another very good red from one of Niagara’s hidden gems… Made in Appassimento style, this bold red blend from Kew Vineyards in Beamsville Bench, Ontario, Heritage, has plenty to offer. Blueberries, leather, anise, grilled meat, and a hint of green cedar round out the aromatic bouquet. In the mouth, we enjoyed a complex array of … Read more
Another hidden gem from Southern Ontario, a classic Pinot Noir from the Beamsville Bench (Niagara) VQA… This classic, elegant red from Kew Vineyards Estate Winery in Beamsville Bench, Ontario, offers exactly what you’d expect in a Pinot Noir. It’s also another fantastic offering from Philip Dowell, an award-winning winemaker. The red fruit and forest floor … Read more