PLATINUM SERIES CHARDONNAY, 2021

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara Peninsula
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vineyard: Various Niagara Peninsula vineyards
Alcohol: 13%
Residual Sugar: 1 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 82

Appearance: Bright straw in colour.
Nose: Toasty, apple, and macadamia nut bouquet.
Palate: Medium- to full-bodied, richly extracted flavour of yellow apple and butterscotch with a floral note. Well-balanced, well-integrated oak. Long finish. Great mouthfeel.

Quality: 91 points - Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Drink now, but will cellar well for 3-4 years.

Food Pairing: Creamy smoked salmon penne, tabbouleh-inspired chickpea burgers, chicken roll with pesto and prosciutto, pork belly bao buns, and turkey pot pie with leeks and thyme.

HERITAGE COLLECTION NANNY'S BLEND, 2021

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara Peninsula
Varietal: Merlot (57%), Cabernet Franc (27%), Syrah (16%)
Vineyard: Various Niagara Peninsula vineyards
Alcohol: 13%
Residual Sugar: 3.4 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 332

Appearance: Deep ruby in colour.
Nose: Toasty, spicy, minty, black fruit bouquet.
Palate: Medium- to full-bodied, dry, savoury black plum and blackcurrant. Well-balanced, firmly structured with ripe plum and black fruit flavours. Good length. Tasteful use of oak, lively acidity. 

Quality: 90 – 92 points - Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Can be opened now, but will reward cellaring for a couple of years.

Food Pairing: Mushroom-braised short ribs, chicken tomato curry, filet mignon with pan-sauce Bordelaise, chiles en nogada (picadillo-stuffed poblano chiles with walnut cream sauce), and grilled ricotta bruschetta with tomatoes and basil.

HERITAGE COLLECTION VIOGNIER, 2023

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: VQA Lincoln Lakeshore
Varietal: Viognier
Vineyard: Stouck Vineyard
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: 1 g/L
Volume: 750ml
Cases Produced: 134

Appearance: Bright, pale lemon in colour.
Nose: Honeysuckle and peach nose with a thread of minerality.
Palate: Full-bodied, peach, lemon and lychee flavours. Well-balanced, good varietal character with a lively spine of acidity. Good length.

Quality: 90 points - Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Drink now and through 2026.

Food Pairing: Seared scallops with lemon and pepper, butternut squash soup with roasted pepitas, spinach-artichoke tuna casserole, ravioli stuffed with sauteéd asparagus and walnuts, and garlic-chili chicken thighs with coriander.

CABERNET FRANC, 2022

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara Peninsula
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
Vineyard: Various Niagara Peninsula vineyards
Alcohol: 13%
Residual Sugar: 2 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 609

Appearance: Purple-ruby colour.
Nose: Cedary, plum and black cherry on the nose, with oak spice.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, plum and cherry flavours with a saline note on the finish. Nicely balanced and firmly structured. Lively on the palate with good length. A little shy of fruit in mid-palate, but enjoyable nonetheless.

Quality: 90 points - Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Hold 1-2 years.

Food Pairing: Grilled cheese sandwich with prosciutto and anchovy, chargrilled prawns with pea and mint salad, pizza with Italian sausage and crispy chard, roasted chicken with rosemary and tarragon, and ratatouille.

HERITAGE COLLECTION GEWURZTRAMINER, 2022

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: VQA Twenty Mile Bench
Varietal: Gewürztraminer
Vineyard: Hanck Vineyard
Alcohol: 12.5%
Residual Sugar: 2 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 94

Appearance: Bright. Pale gold colour.
Nose: Delicate aromas of lychee, peach, and lime zest. 
Palate: Medium acid, light- to medium-bodied. Nicely balanced with flavours of nectarine, pear, orange, and lime. Smooth mouthfeel with a long finish.

Quality: 91 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding.

Food Pairing: Warmed camembert with roasted red pepper and artichoke tapenade, Croque Monsieur, spiced duck curry, grilled mahi mahi fish with mustard sauce, and Thai prawn and lychee salad.

PLATINUM SERIES MERLOT, 2021

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara Peninsula
Varietal: Merlot
Vineyard: Various Niagara Peninsula vineyards
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: 2 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 71

Appearance: Deep purple-ruby in colour.
Nose: Cedary, plum bouquet with oak spice.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, plum and black raspberry flavours with a floral note. Well-balanced, well-integrated oak, lovely mouthfeel, finishing on ripe tannins.

Quality: 90 – 91 points - Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Hold 1-2 years.

Food Pairing: Pork tenderloin with blackberry merlot sauce, eggplant caponata, bottom round beef roast with mushrooms, braised chicken thighs with vegetables and sage, and lightly seared garlic thyme-crusted tuna steaks. 

HERITAGE COLLECTION PINOT NOIR, 2021

Tasting notes written by Tony Aspler.

Geographical Indication: VQA Four Mile Creek
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vineyard: Marynissen Vineyard
Alcohol: 13%
Residual Sugar: 2.5 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 326

Appearance: Ruby colour.
Nose: Earthy, raspberry nose with a hint of vanilla oak spice.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, lean and sinewy, sour cherry and tealeaf flavours carried on lively acidity. Finishes firmly on ripe tannins.

Quality: 90 points - Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Can be enjoyed now, but will develop with 1–2 years in bottle.

Food Pairing: Chipotle chicken burrito bowl, barbecued pork ribs, raclette cheese with herbed potatoes, honey soy smoked duck, mushroom duxelles spread on crostini. 

CABERNET MERLOT, 2022

Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara Peninsula
Varietal: Merlot (40%), Cabernet Franc (33%), Cabernet Sauvignon (27%)
Vineyard: Various Niagara Peninsula vineyards
Alcohol: 13%
Residual Sugar: 2 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 637

Appearance: Bright. Semi-opaque. Ruby red colour.
Nose: Violets, blackberry, baking spice, and cigar box.
Palate: Medium acid, medium tannin, medium body. Bold notes of cassis, cola, black tea, savoury green herbs, and a touch of black pepper. Well-balanced with firm tannins.

Quality: 90 points – Wine Club Canada. Decant and drink now or hold 2-3 years.

Food Pairing: Beef bourguignon, spicy zhoug Brussels sprouts, braised chestnut chicken, one-pot creamy tomato beef pasta, and roasted mushroom and spinach dip.

HERITAGE COLLECTION CABERNET SAUVIGNON, 2022

Geographical Indication: VQA Four Mile Creek
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard: Marynissen Vineyard
Alcohol: 12.5%
Residual Sugar: 2 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 46

Appearance: Bright. Semi-opaque. Ruby-garnet colour.
Nose: Bouquet of fresh black raspberry, blackberry, savoury green herbs, and black pepper.
Palate: Medium acid, medium tannin, medium body. Bold notes of dark cherry, blueberry, blackcurrant, green pepper, and savoury green herbs. Ripe tannins. Nicely structured and well-balanced.

Quality: 90 – 91 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Drink now or hold 1-2 years. 

Food Pairing: Roasted prime rib with garlic and feta mashed potatoes, tangy barbecued chicken, chargrilled polenta with roasted red peppers and black olives, lamb chops with rosemary and thyme, and turkey cobb sandwich with blue cheese.

PLATINUM SERIES RIESLING, 2022

Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara Peninsula
Varietal: Riesling
Vineyard: Various Niagara Peninsula vineyards
Alcohol: 11%
Residual Sugar: 1 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 96

Appearance: Bright. Pale straw colour.
Nose: Elegant bouquet of white flowers, tropical fruit, red apple, lime, and minerality. 
Palate: Medium acid, light- to medium-bodied. Dry. Flavours of Meyer lemon, green apple, lime zest, and minerality. Well-balanced. Crisp and refreshing.

Quality: 90 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding.

Food Pairing: Tandoori-marinated chicken wings, beet carpaccio with balsamic reduction, roasted pork loin with apples, pad Thai with shrimp and tofu, and lime and garlic tortellini soup. 

PINOT GRIGIO, 2023

Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara Peninsula
Varietal: Pinot Gris
Vineyard: Various Niagara Peninsula vineyards
Alcohol: 12%
Residual Sugar: 3 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 406

Appearance: Bright. Very pale straw colour.
Nose: Fragrant notes of gooseberry, peach, and quince.
Palate: Medium acid, medium body. Lovely apricot, pear, tangerine, and lemon flavours with a crisp finish. Nicely balanced.

Quality: 90 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding. Drink now.

Food Pairing: Chinese-style pork meatballs with garlic-ginger sauce, lemon chicken piccata, grilled halibut with cilantro butter, white cheese lasagna with ricotta, spinach, and garlic, and cream of asparagus soup with parmesan croutons. 

PLATINUM SERIES ROSÉ, 2021

Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara Peninsula
Varietal: Cabernet Franc (79%), Merlot (14%), Syrah (7%)
Vineyard: Various Niagara Peninsula vineyards
Alcohol: 12.5%
Residual Sugar: 3 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 103

Appearance: Bright. Semi-opaque. Salmon colour.
Nose: Tantalizing aromas of strawberry, rhubarb, green tea leaves, and a touch of minerality.
Palate: Medium acid, light tannin, medium body. Delicate notes of red cherry, cranberry, strawberry, blackberry, and green tea. Nicely structured and balanced.

Quality: 90 points – Wine Club Canada. Outstanding.

Food Pairing: Chinese dim sum, salt cod brandade with whipped potato, chicken enchiladas with tomatillo sauce, braised escarole with anchovies, garlic, and Calabrian peppers, and fried goat cheese salad with a drizzle of honey.