Rosewood Estates Winery
We were proud to feature Rosewood Estates Winery in October 2022.
Rosewood Estates Winery & Meadery is located on the Beamsville Bench along the Niagara Escarpment. Owned and operated by a mutli-generational beekeeping family, Rosewood is proud to produce 100% VQA Ontario wines. Focusing on crafting honest low-intervention wine and innovative mead that reflect the local terroir, Rosewood captures the expression of each vintage and allows the wine to tell its own story.
Wines included in your package:
Enthusiast Red & White: 2021 Discoteka, 2019 Soupair Këwl
Enthusiast Red Only: 2019 Soupair Këwl, 2020 Looking Glass
Enthusiast White Only: 2019 Neptune Riesling, 2017 Renaceau Chardonnay
Expert Red & White: 2020 Riesling AF, 2020 Looking Glass, 2020 Night Moves
Expert Red Only: 2021 PTG, 2019 Soupair Këwl, 2020 Looking Glass
Expert White Only: 2019 Patience Viognier, 2020 Follow the White Rabbit, 2019 Neptune Riesling
Master Red & White: 2020 Follow the White Rabbit, 2020 Riesling AF, 2020 Gewcci, 2020 Night Moves, 2019 Soupair Këwl, 2020 Looking Glass
Master Red Only: 2020 Night Moves, 2019 Soupair Këwl, 2020 Looking Glass, 2021 Blau, 2021 PTG, 2018 Shoulders of Giants
Tasting Notes
DISCOTEKA, 2021
Rosewood Estates Winery, Niagara Peninsula Buy this wineTasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara Peninsula
Varietals: Chardonnay Musqué (62%), Riesling (38%)
Alcohol: 10.8%
Residual Sugar: <2 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 333
Appearance: Unfiltered and unfined giving the wine a cloudy, straw-coloured appearance with lees at the base of the bottle.
Nose: A touch of sulphur on the nose that gives way to apple and citrus notes.
Palate: Effervescent, light- to medium-bodied, dry, apple and grapefruit zest flavours. Drink now.
Quality: 89 points – Wine Club Canada. Very Good+. Drink now. Under a crown cap, be careful opening (have cloth handy!)
Food Pairing: Chicken curry with coconut rice, grilled salmon with lemon-butter broccolini, pad Thai with tofu, spicy seafood paella, and quinoa tabbouleh served with pitas and hummus.
SOUPAIR KËWL, 2019
Rosewood Estates Winery, Niagara Peninsula Buy this wineTasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: VQA Creek Shores
Varietals: Cabernet Franc (60%), Gamay Noir (40%)
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: <2 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 369
Appearance: Deep purple-ruby colour.
Nose: Toasty, plum bouquet with oak spice.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, good intensity of mid-palate fruit. Savoury, plum and cherry flavours with evident but ripe tannins on the finish.
Quality: 90 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Hold till 2023–24.
Food Pairing: Hamburger with chipotle mayo and caramelized red onions, pan-seared venison steak with oven-roasted vegetables, roasted pepper shakshuka, barbecued salmon with zucchini and corn, and chicken shawarma.
NEPTUNE, 2019
Rosewood Estates Winery, Niagara Peninsula Buy this wineTasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: VQA Beamsville Bench
Varietal: Riesling
Vineyard: Renaceau Vineyard
Alcohol: 12%
Residual Sugar: <2 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 249
Appearance: Old gold in colour.
Nose: Funky, reductive nose of citrus fruits with a suggestion of oak.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, spicy, grapefruit flavour, mature, with a long fresh lemony finish.
Quality: 89 points – Wine Club Canada. Very Good+. Drink now, but can be held for 2 – 3 years.
Food Pairing: Crab-stuffed flounder with herbed aioli, smothered chicken with roasted sweet potatoes, cherry tomato pasta, pulled pork quesadillas, and air-fried Buffalo cauliflower bites.
LOOKING GLASS, 2020
Rosewood Estates Winery, Niagara Peninsula Buy this wineTasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara Peninsula
Varietals: Cabernet Franc (86.5%), Cabernet Sauvignon (8.1%), Petit Verdot (5.4%)
Alcohol: 14%
Residual Sugar: <2 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 944
Appearance: Purple-ruby in colour.
Nose: Toasty, plum and blackcurrant nose.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, well-extracted cinnamon-scented flavours of plum and blackcurrant with a firm tannic structure.
Quality: 91 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Drinkable now, but will reward cellaring for a couple of years.
Food Pairing: Crispy slow-roasted pork belly, lamb gyros with tzatziki, ravioli with spinach, tofu and ricotta, sliced strip steak with arugula and parsley, and chicken marinated in soy sauce and citrus zest.
RENACEAU CHARDONNAY, 2017
Rosewood Estates Winery, Niagara Peninsula Buy this wineTasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: VQA Beamsville Bench
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vineyard: Renaceau Vineyard
Alcohol: 13.6%
Residual Sugar: <2 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 310
Appearance: Pale golden colour with a greenish tint.
Nose: Lightly toasty, spicy, apple nose.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, apple and apricot flavours. Full in the mouth and well-balanced, ending on a note of spicy vanilla oak.
Quality: 91 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Drink now or hold until 2023.
Food Pairing: Garlic butter-seared scallops with lemon risotto, glazed ham with roasted asparagus and carrots, spinach and artichoke orzo with chicken, vegetable sushi rolls, and Cajun-spiced grilled seafood.
NIGHT MOVES, 2020
Rosewood Estates Winery, Niagara Peninsula Buy this wineTasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara Peninsula
Varietal: Gamay Noir
Alcohol: 13%
Residual Sugar: <2 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 760
Appearance: Deep purple-ruby colour.
Nose: Slightly reductive nose of cherries.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, fruity, cherry flavour with balancing acidity. Decant to allow the sulphur note to blow off.
Quality: 90 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Drink now and through 2023.
Food Pairing: Fried calamari with cilantro-lime rice, classic meatloaf and hasselback potatoes, portobello mushrooms stuffed with garlic, parmesan, and spinach, beef stew with root vegetables, and assorted charcuterie accompanied by hard cheeses.
RIESLING AF, 2020
Rosewood Estates Winery, Niagara Peninsula Buy this wineGeographical Indication: VQA Twenty Mile Bench
Varietal: Riesling
Alcohol: 11.7%
Residual Sugar: 9.9 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 1,150
Appearance: Clear. Bright. Golden straw colour.
Nose: Peach, green apple, white flowers, tropical fruit, hint of minerality.
Palate: Medium acid, medium body. Just off-dry. Stone fruit, pineapple, orange, red apple, touch of lime and minerality. Well balanced and refreshing.
Quality: 89 – 90 points – Wine Club Canada. Very Good+ / Outstanding. Hold a year for optimal expression.
Food Pairing: Sesame chicken salad with ginger-lime dressing, roasted duck with asparagus and cherry tomatoes, creamy pesto mac and cheese with spinach, Mongolian-style tofu stir-fry, and spicy vegan hot pot.
PTG, 2021
Rosewood Estates Winery, Niagara Peninsula Buy this wineGeographical Indication: VQA Ontario
Varietals: Pinot Noir (37%), Gamay Noir (34%), Blaufränkisch (29%)
Alcohol: 10%
Residual Sugar: <2 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 1,022
Appearance: Semi-opaque. Dark pink-ruby colour
Nose: Sour cherry, strawberry, raspberry, cranberry, and a sweet herbal note.
Palate: Medium acid, medium tannin, light- to medium-bodied. Sour cherry, cranberry, blueberry, strawberry jam, savoury green herbs, touch of earth on the finish.
Quality: 90 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Serve chilled.
Food Pairing: Butterflied and grilled leg of lamb, beef wellington with scalloped potatoes, creamy pasta with lemon, garlic and mushrooms, smoked duck breast with chestnut gnocchi and kale, and pork skewers with pineapple and vegetables.
PATIENCE VIOGNIER, 2019
Rosewood Estates Winery, Niagara Peninsula Buy this wineTasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: VQA Lincoln Lakeshore
Varietal: Viognier
Vineyard: Stouck Vineyard, Vineland
Alcohol: 12%
Residual Sugar: <2 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 235
Appearance: Clear. Bright. Pale straw colour.
Nose: Lightly floral nose of white peach with a hint of oak.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, green peach flavour with a touch of bitterness on the finish.
Quality: 90 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Hold a year or so to allow the bouquet to develop.
Food Pairing: Lobster-stuffed zucchini blossoms, vegetable pot pie with gravy, Chinese orange chicken, veal scallopini, and classic tarte flambée with onions and lardons.
SHOULDERS OF GIANTS, 2018
Rosewood Estates Winery, Niagara Peninsula Buy this wineGeographical Indication: VQA Beamsville Bench
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 14%
Residual Sugar: <2 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 200
Appearance: Semi-opaque. Dark garnet core.
Nose: Violets, dark cherry, plum, menthol, savoury green herbs, leather, and hints of white pepper.
Palate: Medium acid, medium+ tannin, medium body. Dark cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, black tea, licorice, green pepper, dark chocolate. Hint of black pepper on the finish.
Quality: 91 points – Wine Club Canada. Decant well and drink now or hold 1–2 years to allow the tannins to mellow.
Food Pairing: Grilled vegetable paninis, chicken enchiladas verdes, roasted cauliflower ‘n’ greens pizza with goat cheese, pan-seared filet mignon with herb butter, and venison tagine with stone fruits and squash.
FOLLOW THE WHITE RABBIT, 2020
Rosewood Estates Winery, Niagara Peninsula Buy this wineGeographical Indication: VQA Niagara Peninsula
Varietals: Chardonnay (64%), Sémillon (21%), Chardonnay Musqué (11%), Pinot Gris (4%)
Alcohol: 12.7%
Residual Sugar: 4 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 1,525
Appearance: Clear. Bright. Light golden straw colour.
Nose: Green apple, pear, stone fruit, lemon, baking spice, vanilla.
Palate: Medium acid, medium body. Lemon, green apple, pear, stone fruit, lime zest, a touch of honey, and a hint of baking spice on the finish.
Quality: 90 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding.
Food Pairing: Fried chicken with biscuits and gravy, grilled red snapper with braised leeks, shrimp stir-fry, pasta primavera, and cheesecake with mixed berry compote.
BLAU, 2021
Rosewood Estates Winery, Niagara Peninsula Buy this wineGeographical Indication: VQA Ontario
Varietal: Blaufränkisch
Vineyard: Reuthers Vineyard, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Alcohol: 9.9%
Residual Sugar: <2 g/L
Volume: 1 L
Cases Produced: 733 (1000mL cases of 6)
Appearance: Semi-opaque. Light ruby red colour.
Nose: Earthy, brambly blackberry, black cherry, baking spice, hint of pepper spice.
Palate: Medium acid, medium– tannin, light- to medium-body. Sour cherry, blackberry, dark raspberry, a savoury green herbal note with a touch of white pepper, and dark chocolate on the finish.
Quality: 89 points – Wine Club Canada. Very Good+. Well balanced, easy sipper.
Food Pairing: Smoked sausage and potato skillet, tofu and spinach cannelloni, molasses and soy glazed salmon, red potato goulash, and parmesan-crusted pork chops.
GEWCCI, 2020
Rosewood Estates Winery, Niagara Peninsula Buy this wineGeographical Indication: VQA Beamsville Bench
Varietal: Gewürztraminer
Alcohol: 13%
Residual Sugar: 3.2 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 233
Appearance: Clear. Bright. Gold colour.
Nose: Tropical fruit, peach, red apple, white flowers, vanilla, hint of citrus.
Palate: Medium acid, medium body. Tropical fruit, peach, crisp red apple, orange, lemon-lime zest, touch of vanilla.
Quality: 90 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding.
Food Pairing: Thyme, mushroom, and brie quiche, brown sugar-baked pork chops with garlic-roasted green beans, Hoisin duck with vegetable fried rice, one-pan herby green rice and white fish, and baked zucchini wrapped in prosciutto with a balsamic drizzle.