RESERVE SAUVIGNON BLANC, 2021

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: VQA Creek Shores
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vineyard: Creekside Estate Vineyard
Alcohol: 11.5%
Residual Sugar: 2 g/L
Cases Produced: 165

Appearance: Bright, golden straw in colour.
Nose: Minerally, sweet grass, and green plum bouquet.
Palate: Medium-bodied, crisply dry, gooseberry and lime flavours, with a long fresh finish.
Quality: 90 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Drink now and through
2025.

Food Pairing: Prawn raviolo, chicken in white wine sauce, Dover sole with butter and parsley, vegetables in yellow curry, and apple-and-herb-roasted pork chops.

ICONOCLAST SYRAH, 2020

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: VQA St. David’s Bench
Varietal: Syrah (99.4%), Viognier (0.6%)
Vineyard: Queenston Road Vineyard
Alcohol: 14.5%
Residual Sugar: 3 g/L
Cases Produced: 850

Appearance: Deep purple colour.
Nose: Cedary, mulberry nose with oak spice and a white pepper note.
Palate: Full-bodied, dry, black plum and mulberry flavours carried on lively acidity.
Firmly structured, finishing on a bitter chocolate note.
Quality: 89 – 90 points – Wine Club Canada. Very Good+ / Outstanding. Drink now, but will reward 1 – 2 years of cellaring.

Awards:

• Silver — 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards

Food Pairing: Yogurt-marinated lamb kebabs with garlic and rosemary, mapo tofu and vegetables over steamed rice, chipotle burgers, venison vindaloo, and roast
beef with buttery mashed potatoes and glazed carrots.

RESERVE VIOGNIER, 2023

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: VQA St. David’s Bench
Varietal: Viognier
Vineyard: Queenston Road Vineyard
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: 2.4 g/L
Cases Produced: 182 

Appearance: Bright, straw colour.
Nose: Floral, peachy nose with oak spice notes.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, beautifully balanced, white peach flavour.
Quality: 90 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Drink now and through 2026.

Food Pairing: Tandoori chicken skewers, spiced cashew dip, poached salmon in white wine and garlic broth, fish tacos with tropical fruit salsa, and raw spiralized
Thai salad.

LAURA'S RED, 2020

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara Peninsula
Varietal: Merlot (37%), Cabernet Sauvignon (31%), Cabernet Franc (25%), Malbec (4%), Syrah (3%)
Vineyard: Select Niagara Peninsula vineyards
Alcohol: 14.5%
Residual Sugar: 2.8 g/L
Cases Produced: 1,483

Appearance: Dense purple in colour.
Nose: Cedary, spicy, blackberry and blueberry nose with undergrowth and vanilla oak notes.
Palate: Medium- to full-bodied, dry, savoury black fruit flavours with lively acidity, finishing with ripe, polished tannins.
Quality: 89 – 91 points – Wine Club Canada. Very Good+ / Outstanding. Hold 1-2
years. 

Food Pairing: Black beluga lentil and mushroom ragù, seafood and pancetta pasta,
creamy bacon mushroom chicken, red wine-braised lamb shanks, and Tex-Mex beef tacos.

RED TRACTOR CHARDONNAY, 2021

Geographical Indication: VQA St. David’s Bench
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vineyard: Select vineyards in St. David’s Bench
Alcohol: 11.5%
Residual Sugar: 3 g/L
Cases Produced: 618

Appearance: Bright. Pale straw colour.
Nose: Savoury aromatics of buttered popcorn, oak spice, and vanilla.
Palate: Medium acid, medium body. Green apple, orange rind, butterscotch, and
hints of baking spice. Creamy mouthfeel with a long finish.
Quality: 90 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding.

Food Pairing: Dungeness crab-fried rice, leek and potato pot pie, Indian butter
chicken, cheddar perogies and smoked sausage skillet, and pineapple pork with
coconut rice.

RESERVE MERITAGE, 2020

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: VQA Four Mile Creek
Varietal: Merlot (66%), Cabernet Sauvignon (19%), Cabernet Franc (15%)
Vineyard: Serluca and Smith Family Vineyards
Alcohol: 14.5%
Residual Sugar: 3.3 g/L
Cases Produced: 131 

Appearance: Dense purple-ruby in colour.
Nose: Cedary, spicy, blackberry bouquet with notes of vanilla oak and white pepper.
Palate: Full-bodied, dry, black fruit flavours. Well-integrated oak and mellow tannins. Lovely mouthfeel. Firm, tannic finish.
Quality: 91 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. 

Food Pairing: Thyme-roasted beef tenderloin, mushroom barley soup, bolognese pasta, grilled lamb-stuffed pitas with radish-watercress salad, and pistachio-and-herb pork terrine.

ICONOCLAST SAUVIGNON BLANC SEMILLON, 2022

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara Peninsula
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc (50%), Semillon (50%)
Vineyard: John Fedorkow Vineyard
Alcohol: 12.5%
Residual Sugar: 2.5 g/L
Cases Produced: 245

Appearance: Pale straw in colour.
Nose: Toasty, spicy, floral, stone fruit nose.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, Bordeaux style. Elegant, beautifully balanced and crisply dry. Lime and peach flavours. Lovely mouthfeel.
Quality: 92 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Drink now and through
2025.

Food Pairing: Jardinière-marinated vegetables including kimchi, chicken shawarma, green lentil soup, white fish en papillote, and pork satay. 

RED TRACTOR CABERNET FRANC, 2020

Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara Peninsula
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Vineyard: Select Niagara Peninsula vineyards
Alcohol: 14%
Residual Sugar: 3.4 g/L
Cases Produced: 777 

Appearance: Semi-opaque. Dark ruby red.
Nose: Vibrant aromas of dark raspberry, tomato leaf, baking spice, and a touch
of menthol.
Palate: Medium acid, medium tannin, medium body. Savoury notes of blackcurrant, plum, dark chocolate, green pepper, and white pepper. Well-balanced with grippy tannins.
Quality: 91 – 92 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Decant well and enjoy
now or hold 2-3 years. 

Food Pairing: Vegetarian lasagna, braised lamb shank, pepperoni pizza with hot honey, smoky barbecued ribs, and venison stew.

RIESLING, 2023

Geographical Indication: VQA Creek Shores
Varietal: Riesling
Vineyard: Creekside Estate Vineyard
Alcohol: 9.5%
Residual Sugar: 21.7 g/L
Cases Produced: 262

Appearance: Bright. Very pale straw colour.
Nose: Alluring notes of white flowers, tropical fruit, peach, and minerality.
Palate: Medium acid, light- to medium-bodied. Just off-dry. Candied peach, clementine, pineapple, guava, lime zest, and minerality tantalize the palate.
Nicely balanced.
Quality: 90 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding.  

Food Pairing: Chinese minced meat lettuce wraps, ceviche, pork schnitzel with
applesauce, lemon chicken, and Greek salad.

RED TRACTOR CABERNET MERLOT, 2020

Geographical Indication:  VQA Niagara Peninsula
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon (47%), Merlot (46%), Cabernet Franc (7%)
Vineyard: Select Niagara-on-the-Lake vineyards
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: 6.6 g/L
Cases Produced: 2,600 

Appearance: Semi-opaque. Dark ruby red.
Nose: An earthy, cherry, and blackberry nose.
Palate: Medium acid, medium tannin, medium body. Complex flavours of dark
cherry, redcurrant, cassis, black tea, and baking spice.
Quality: 90 – 91 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Decant and drink now or
hold 1-2 years. 

Awards:

• Double Gold — 2023 All Canadian Wine Championships
• Gold — 2024 Ontario Wine Awards

Food Pairing: Soy-glazed eggplant, pasta puttanesca, roasted sausage Merguez with apples and onions, meatballs in tomato sauce, and steak frites.

PINOT NOIR ROSÉ, 2022

Geographical Indication: VQA St. David’s Bench
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vineyard: Queenston Road Vineyard
Alcohol: 12.5%
Residual Sugar: 2 g/L
Cases Produced: 408 

Appearance: Bright. Semi-opaque. Dark salmon colour.
Nose: Vibrant notes of strawberry, redcurrant, raspberry, red cherry, and lime.
Palate: Medium acid, light tannin, medium body. Lovely red berry fruit, tomato
leaf, and hints of savoury green herbs on the palate.
Quality: 90 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. 

Food Pairing: Barbecued salmon with dill sauce, lamb lollipops with Mediterranean
herbs, chicken salad sandwiches, spinach and onion pakoras, and feta and
watermelon salad.

UNOAKED PINOT NOIR, 2023

Geographical Indication: VQA St. David’s Bench
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vineyard: Queenston Road Vineyard
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: 4 g/L
Cases Produced: 154

Appearance: Bright. Semi-opaque. Light ruby red colour.
Nose: Pretty floral aromas are accompanied by candied cherry, raspberry,
savoury green herbs, and a touch of white pepper.
Palate: Medium acid, medium tannin, medium body. Dry. Bold notes of red cherry,
cranberry, blueberry, black tea, and a hint of pepper spice. Nicely balanced
with firm tannins.
Quality: 90 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. 

Food Pairing: Grilled halibut with paprika and cumin, creamy garlic chicken, buttered enoki mushrooms in foil, turkey burgers, and herbed pork chops.