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Lakeview Wine Co. Fumé Blanc, 2021

Tasting Notes by Leah Spooner

Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara Peninsula
Vineyard: Tregunno Farms
Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol: 12.5% ABV
Residual Sugar: 4 g/L
Cases Produced: 265

Appearance: Lemon green
Nose: Honeydew melon, sea breeze, papaya, and smoky edges
Palate: Intense tropical fruits — ripe pineapple, papaya, melon. Flint and guava add intrigue. Medium-bodied with creamy texture and mineral finesse. Long, vibrant finish.
Serving Temperature: 10–12 °C in a white wine glass
Drinking Window: Enjoy now to 2026

Food Pairing Suggestions

Appetizer: Grilled zucchini roll-ups with herbed goat cheese and lemon zest
Cheese: Garlic and dill cheddar
Main: Seared salmon with pineapple salsa and coconut rice.
Main (Vegetarian): Spinach and feta stuffed eggplant with charred naan and tzatziki 
Dessert: Lime posset with candied pineapple 

Lakeview Wine Co Cabernet Sauvignon, 2020

Tasting Notes by Leah Spooner

Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara Peninsula (Ontario)
Vineyard: Lakeview Wine Co. (Lakeview Cellars)
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: 4.5 g/L

Wine Description

Appearance: Deep garnet
Nose: Dried rose petals, dark cherry, cranberry, paprika, and oak spice
Palate: Rich yet nuanced—dark cherry, dates, and cappuccino mingle with dark chocolate, floral and woodsy notes in a beautifully layered finish
Serving Temperature: 16–18 °C in a large-bowled red glass
Drinking Window: Now to 2028–2030, allowing its complexity to unfold

Food Pairing Suggestions

Appetizer: charcuterie
Cheese: Aged cheddar
Main: Braised short ribs with rosemary and garlic
Vegetarian/Main (Alternative): Portobello mushroom bourguignon
Dessert: Dark chocolate–covered almonds

Lakeview Wine Co Kerner, 2022

Tasting Notes by Tony Aspler

Geographical Indication:  Morgan Vineyard, Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula
Varietal:  100% Kerner
Vineyard:  Lakeview Wine Co.
Alcohol:  12%
Residual Sugar:   9.9 g/L

Wine Description

Appearance: Pale lemon
Nose: Spicy, minerally, with notes of apricot pit
Palate: Light-bodied and dry-ish, with green peach, tart citrus, and brisk lemony acidity
Serving Temperature: 8–10 °C in a white wine or Riesling glass
Drinking Window: Now through 2025

Food Pairing Suggestions

Appetizer: Smoked salmon on rye with crème fraîche and dill
Cheese: Young Brie or Niagara Comfort CreaMain (Seafood): Steamed mussels with white wine, garlic & herbs
Main (Vegetarian): Zucchini & herb fritters with lemon yogurt sauce
Dessert: Lemon sorbet with candied ginger

Lakeview Wine Co Pinot Noir, 2021

Tasting Notes by Leah Spooner

Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara Peninsula (Ontario)
Vineyard: Lakeview Wine Co. (Niagara)
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 12% ABV
Residual Sugar: Approx. 4 g/L

Wine Description

Appearance: Deep ruby
Nose: Highly aromatic with cherry, wild raspberries, nutmeg, fall leaves, and black earth
Palate: Bright and light-bodied, with flavours of cherry, wild raspberries, nutmeg, and beetroot. Finishes long with delicate black pepper spice
Serving Temperature: 14–16 °C in a medium-bowled red wine glass
Drinking Window: Now through 2027, to savour freshness and subtle depth

Food Pairing Suggestions

Appetizer: Baked brie with cranberry sauce
Cheese: Riopelle de l’Isle or soft bloomy rind
Main: Herb-roasted turkey with cranberry-orange compote and maple-roasted root vegetables
Main (Vegetarian): Grilled portobello and mushroom pizza
Dessert: Spiced poached pears with maple glaze

Twenty Queen Bee Blanc de Noir, 2019

Tasting Notes by Leah Spooner

Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara Peninsula
Vineyard: Lakeview Wine Co.
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 11%
Residual Sugar: 6.5 g/L (a touch off-dry)

Wine Description

Appearance: Pale gold with elegantly fine, persistent bubbles.
Nose: Buttered toast, candied lemon peel, dried cranberries (craisins).
Palate: Light-bodied and lively — citrus burst of lime and grapefruit layered with toast and Granny Smith apple. High, zippy acidity and mineral backbone.
Serving Temperature: 6–8 °C in a tulip-shaped flute or white sparkling wine glass to preserve bubbles and aromatics.
Drinking Window: Now through 2026 for peak freshness.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Appetizer: Fondue — acidity cuts through richness and refreshes the palate.
Cheese: Riopelle de l’Isle (Triple Cream, Quebec) or soft bloomy rind cheese.
Main: White fish filet — crisp textures match the wine’s bright acidity.
Main (Vegetarian): Asparagus risotto with lemon zest — creamy texture lifted by citrus freshness.
Dessert: Grapefruit olive oil cake with candied citrus peel.

Lakeview Wine Co Cabernet Franc, 2020

Tasting Notes by Tony Aspler

Geographical Indication:  Niagara‑on‑the‑Lake
Varietal:  99.4 % Cabernet Franc / 0.6 % Merlot
Vineyard:  Lakeview Wine Co.
Alcohol:  13.5%
Residual Sugar:   Dry (< 5 g/L)

Wine Description

Appearance:  Deep ruby in colour 
Nose:  with a lifted nose of cedar, plum, and vanilla oak spice
Palate:  medium-bodied, dry, firmly structured, redcurrant and cranberry flavours with lively acidity and a tannic finish.
Drinking Window: Hold 1–2 years (best from 2025) and enjoy through 2027 while maintaining freshness.
Serving: 16–18°C

Food Pairing Suggestions

Appetizer: Tomato-basil crostini with roasted peppers
Cheese: Ontario Toscano-style sheep’s cheese
Main: Grilled venison with juniper and red wine sauce
Main (Vegetarian): Grilled eggplant with smoky tomato relish
Dessert: Dark chocolate–dipped cherries or cranberry-nut bark

Lakeview Wine Co. Barrel Aged Chardonnay, 2020

⭐️Tasting Notes by Tony Aspler (Tony’s Favorite)

Geographical Indication: Niagara-on-the-Lake
Varietal:  Chardonnay
Vineyard:  Lakeview Wine Co.
Alcohol:  13%
Residual Sugar:   4 g/L
Cases Produced:  327

Wine Description

Appearance: Light straw with a lime tint
Nose: Fresh and lifted, with apple, citrus, and a touch of oak spice
Palate: Medium-bodied and dry. Crisp green apple, lemon, and melon are layered with well-integrated oak and mouth-watering acidity
Serving Temperature: 10–12 °C in a Burgundy-style white glass
Drinking Window: Now through 2026

Food Pairing Suggestions

Appetizer: Butter-poached lobster on toasted brioche
Cheese: Triple-Cream Brie or Niagara Gold
Main: Grilled salmon with herb butter and charred lemon
Main (Vegetarian): Roasted cauliflower steaks with almond romesco
Dessert: Poached pears with vanilla and almond crumble

Twenty Bees Queen Bee Meritage, 2019

Tasting Notes by Tony Aspler

Geographical Indication:  Niagara‑on‑the‑Lake
Varietal:  42 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 35 % Merlot,  23 % Cabernet Franc
Vineyard:  Lakeview Wine Co.
Alcohol:  13%
Residual Sugar:   3.4 g/L

Wine Description

Appearance: Deep ruby
Nose: Spicy and toasty, with blackcurrant, plum, tobacco, and vanilla oak
Palate: Medium to full-bodied and dry, with firm tannins, red berry flavours, and a touch of bitterness on the finish. A structured, petit château–style blend
Serving Temperature: 16–18 °C in a Bordeaux glass
Drinking Window: Peak 2025; drink through 2027

Food Pairing Suggestions

Appetizer: Beef carpaccio with arugula and parmesan
Cheese: Aged cheddar
Main: Herb-crusted lamb chops with red wine reduction
Main (Vegetarian): Charred eggplant and lentil moussaka
Dessert: Bittersweet chocolate bark with toasted hazelnuts

EastDell Sur Lie Chardonnay, 2022

Tasting Notes by Tony Aspler

Geographical Indication:  Niagara-on-the-Lake
Vineyard:  Lakeview Wine Co.
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol:  12 %
Residual Sugar:   0.5 g/L

Wine Description

Appearance: Straw colour
Nose: Toasty and floral, with apple, pear, and a hint of lemon blossom
Palate: Medium-bodied and dry, with peach, lemon, and vibrant acidity. Long, clean finish with a creamy edge from lees aging
Serving Temperature: 9–11 °C in a tulip-shaped white wine glass
Drinking Window: Now through 2025

Food Pairing Suggestions

Appetizer: Freshly shucked oysters with mignonette
Cheese: Chaource or Saint-Félicien (bloomy rind)
Main: Pan-seared halibut with lemon beurre blanc
Main (Vegetarian): Asparagus risotto with mascarpone and lemon zest
Dessert: Lemon panna cotta with shortbread crumble

Twenty Bees Merlot, 2019

Tasting Notes by Tony Aspler

Geographical Indication:  Niagara‑on‑the‑Lake
Varietal:  42 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 35 % Merlot,  23 % Cabernet Franc
Vineyard:  Lakeview Wine Co.
Alcohol:  13%
Residual Sugar:   3.4 g/L

Wine Description

Appearance: Deep ruby
Nose: Spicy and toasty, with blackcurrant, plum, tobacco, and vanilla oak
Palate: Medium to full-bodied and dry, with firm tannins, red berry flavours, and a touch of bitterness on the finish. A structured, petit château–style blend
Serving Temperature: 16–18 °C in a Bordeaux glass
Drinking Window: Peak 2025; drink through 2027

Food Pairing Suggestions

Appetizer: Beef carpaccio with arugula and parmesan
Cheese: Aged cheddar
Main: Herb-crusted lamb chops with red wine reduction
Main (Vegetarian): Charred eggplant and lentil moussaka
Dessert: Bittersweet chocolate bark with toasted hazelnuts

Lakeview Wine Co Pinot Noir Rosé, 2020

Tastng Notes by Tony Aspler

Geographical Indication:  Niagara‑on‑the‑Lake
Varietal:  100% Pinot Noir
Vineyard:  Lakeview Wine Co.
Alcohol:  13%
Residual Sugar:   4.9 g/L

Wine Description

Appearance: Salmon pink
Nose: Lightly floral with ripe raspberry
Palate: Medium-bodied and dry, with richly extracted raspberry and sour cherry flavours. Balanced and long on the finish
Serving Temperature: 9–11 °C in a tulip or all-purpose white glass
Drinking Window: Now through 2025

Food Pairing Suggestions

Appetizer: Charcuterie with prosciutto, olives & pickled veg
Cheese: Fresh goat cheese
Main: Herb-marinated grilled chicken with tomato salad
Main (Vegetarian): Watermelon, feta & mint salad with balsamic glaze
Dessert: Raspberry and almond tart