Still our house red…
Still our house red…Name: Baco Noir Réserve
Vintage: 2011
Producer: Henry of Pelham
Region/Country: Niagara, Ontario, Canada
Grape Varietal(s): Baco Noir
Consumed: Over a beef tenderloin holiday dinner with family
Recommended By: Paul Speck, President, Henry of Pelham Family Estate
Cost: $25
Bottle Presentation: Distinctive dark blue Henry of Pelham label, although we know it has since changed (in 2016)
Appearance: Medium-to-deep ruby red, bordering on garnet
Nose: Blackberry, blueberry, leather, black licorice, cloves, cinnamon, and vanilla (yum!)
Taste: Dry, medium acidity, tannins and body, with notes of jammy black fruit (blackberry, blueberry and dark cherry), earth, dark chocolate, and black pepper, as well as hints of grilled meat and mint
Finish: Medium, with prominent dark fruit notes
Overall Impression: An outstanding wine, and still our house red. The wine’s balance and complexity shine through in this predictable offering. It remains a challenge to keep it in our cellar for any extended period of time, which is, perhaps, the greatest compliment we can offer. If you haven’t tried it, do yourself a favour and get your hands on a bottle or two.
Rating (from 70 to 100): 92
Value: 3.5/5