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Afternoon, 2021

Tasting notes by Tony Aspler

Geographical Indication: Niagara Peninsula
Varietal: 66% Sauvignon Blanc, 34% Semillon
Vineyard: Ed Hughes Vineyard and Alex Reuther’s Vineyard
Alcohol: 11.2%
Residual Sugar: <2.0g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 665 cases

Style snapshot: Bordeaux-inspired blend, light and minerally, with lemongrass, lanolin, and citrus. Crisp, dry, and saline — a dream with briny seafood and delicate creamy cheeses.

Appearance: Bright, golden straw in colour
Nose: Spicy, lemongrass and lanolin on the nose
Palate: Light-bodied, leesy, crisply dry, minerally, lemony flavour. Bordeaux style.

Serving temperature: 8–10 °C
Drinking window: Now – 2025
Quality: Drink now. (89)

Food Pairing: seared halibut with lemon beurre blanc and sautéed spinach, asparagus, pea & tarragon risotto, fresh-shucked PEI oysters with mignonette, triple-cream Brie (ripe and oozy), citrus pavlova with passionfruit curd.

Pinot Noir, 2020

⭐️Tasting notes by Tony Aspler (Tony’s Favourite)

Geographical Indication: 20 Mile Bench
Vineyard: Blackjack Vineyard
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 13% ABV
Residual Sugar: <2.0 g/L (dry)
Cases Produced: 150 cases

Style Snapshot: A structured yet elegant expression of Niagara Pinot Noir. Ruby-fruited with spice and integrated oak, this wine walks the line between finesse and power. Ideal for fall and winter meals with savory or earthy components.

Serving Temperature: 14–16 °C (lightly cool for elegance and aromatics)
Drinking Window: Now through 2027
Quality Score: 91 – Serve lightly cool (14–16 °C). Enjoy now through 2027 while fruit and structure are beautifully in balance.

Appearance: Classic ruby in colour, medium intensity with soft garnet edges—an elegant hue reflecting its cool-climate origin and aging potential.
Nose: Toasty and spicy, with aromas of raspberry, black plum, and vanilla from oak integration.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, and well-balanced. Raspberry and black plum dominate the fruit core, supported by refined oak spice and a gently firm structure. A Pinot that holds its own with richer fare.

Food Pairings: Smoked salmon blinis with crème fraîche, camembert (ripe and creamy), beef Bourguignon with pearl onions and mushrooms, lentil & roasted root vegetable stew with thyme, chocolate-cherry tart

Neptune Riesling, 2020

Tasting notes by Tony Aspler

Geographical Indication: Beamsville Bench
Varietal: Riesling
Vineyard: Renaceau Vineyard
Alcohol: 13%
Residual Sugar:  <2.0 g/L
Volume: 750mL 

Style snapshot: Cool-climate dry Riesling, high acid, lean green-apple citrus core, subtle flinty reduction. Perfect for bright, zippy food — the high acidity will cut through rich or oily textures, while the citrus lifts fresh, aromatic dishes.

Appearance: Light straw in colour with a lime tint 
Nose: A bouquet of apple and citrus fruits with a reductive note of struck flint (bound-in sulfur)
Palate: Might to medium-bodied, tart, green apple and grapefruit flavours

Serving temperature: 8–10 °C (lightly chilled)
Drinking window: Now – 2027 (decant briefly to let the reductive note dissipate)
Quality: (87) Decant to allow the sulfur note to dissipate. Drink now and through 2027. 

Food Pairing: Aged goat cheese (like Ontario Monforte “Crocetta”), Shrimp summer rolls with peanut dipping sauce, Thai lemongrass grilled chicken with lime-chili dipping sauce, Stir-fried tofu with snow peas, shiitake, and ginger-garlic soy glaze, Lemon posset with macerated berries

Night Moves, 2021

Tasting Notes by Leah Spooner

Geographical Indication: Niagara Peninsula (Ontario)
Vineyard: Rosewood Estates Winery
Varietal: 100% Gamay Noir
Alcohol: 11.8% ABV
Residual Sugar: <2.0 g/L

Style Snapshot: A light-bodied, juicy Gamay Noir with bright red fruits, earthy undertones, and soft spice. Niagara’s cool climate enhances freshness while minimal sugar and low alcohol make it an ideal red to serve slightly chilled. A flexible, food-friendly wine with charm and character.

Appearance: Brick red with youthful clarity.
Nose: Raspberries, Bing cherry, baked strawberry, cinnamon — vibrant and warm.
Palate: Juicy and silky, with sour cherries, raspberries, and hints of fall leaves and baking spice. Light-bodied and fresh, with a long finish.

Quality Score: 90 – Serve slightly chilled (14–16 °C). Drink now or enjoy through 2028 for evolving earthy complexity.
Serving Temperature: 14–16 °C in a Burgundy glass or universal wine glass.
Drinking Window: Now through 2028 for a maturing spice-earth interplay.

Food Pairings: Mushroom tapenade crostini, black truffle Gouda, bacon cheeseburger sliders with caramelized onions, beet & goat cheese salad with walnut vinaigrette, cherry-almond frangipane tart.

Chardonnay, 2022

Tasting Notes by Leah Spooner

Geographical Indication: Niagara Peninsula (Ontario)
Vineyard: Rosewood Estates Winery
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 12.0% ABV
Residual Sugar: Dry (RS not specified)

Style Snapshot: A cool-climate Chardonnay with richness and restraint — medium to full-bodied with creamy texture and vibrant orchard fruit. Lees aging adds depth without overpowering its crisp citrus spine. A polished, food-loving wine perfect for late summer into autumn fare.

Appearance: Gold with slight viscosity.
Nose: White carnations, Gala apple, grapefruit — fragrant and lively.
Palate: Creamy and textured with notes of apple, pineapple, and lemon curd. Medium to full-bodied with a leesy finish.

Quality Score: 88 – Serve at 10–12 °C in a white wine glass. Enjoy now or cellar until 2028 for enhanced texture and complexity.
Serving Temperature: 10–12 °C to enhance aromatics and creamy structure.
Drinking Window: Now through 2028.

Food Pairings: Tarragon goat cheese tartlets, fresh chèvre, coconut shrimp with mango-lime salsa, warm chickpea & avocado salad with citrus vinaigrette, lemon curd tart with almond crust.

Blau, 2023

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

Geographical Indication: Niagara Peninsula
Varietal: The Austrian grape Blaufränkisch
Vineyard: Estate Vineyard
Alcohol: 11%
Residual Sugar: 2.0g/L
Volume: 750mL 

Style snapshot: Light-bodied Blaufränkisch, bright cherry-cranberry fruit, lively acidity, subtle smoke. Chillable red that behaves like Beaujolais.

Appearance: Light purple in colour
Nose: Cherry and pomegranate on the nose with a smoky note 
Palate: Light-bodied, dry, fruit-forward, cranberry and cherry flavours with lively acidity and good length

Serving temperature: 12–14 °C (slightly chilled red)
Drinking window: Now – 2027
Quality: Drink now and through 2027. Chillable. (90) 

Food Pairings: Wood-fired margherita pizza with fresh basil, mushroom and caramelized onion galette, smoked paprika-spiced almonds & marinated olives, aged cheddar (sharp but not overly crumbly), cherry clafoutis

PTG, 2024

Tasting notes by Tony Aspler

Geographical Indication: Niagara Peninsula
Varietal: Pinot Noir (approx. 30%), Gamay (33%), Blaufränkisch (~7%)
Vineyard: Rosewood
Alcohol: 12% ABV
Residual Sugar: <2.0 g/L (dry)
Volume: 750mL 

Style Snapshot: A playful, light-bodied, crushable red with refreshing tartness and bright red fruit energy—think cranberry juice meets cool-climate charm. Stainless steel aging preserves lively acidity and purity of fruit, making this blend effortlessly easy-going and exceptionally drinkable

Appearance: Pale ruby to translucent light red; vivid and youthful.
Nose: Fresh cranberries, tart red cherries, a hint of spicy zestiness—vibrant and energetic.
Palate: Crisp and juicy, lively cranberry and cherry fruit, light-bodied, lean tannins, with zesty acidity and a clean, refreshing finish. Almost playful in its fruit-forward simplicity.

Serving Temperature: 10–12 °C (well chilled, as recommended)
Drinking Window: Now through 2026. Best enjoyed young to capture its fresh charm and bright fruit drive.
Quality Score: 88–89 points

Food Pairing: Grilled bratwurst with tangy red cabbage slaw, tomato, burrata, and basil crostini drizzled with balsamic reduction, spicy kimchi pancakes (buchimgae) with a soy-lime dipping sauce, light young goat cheese (chèvre) or Camembert, red berry sorbet or cranberry lemon granita

Low Fidelity, 2021

Tasting notes by Tony Aspler

Geographical Indication: 20 Mile Bench
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vineyard: Twenty Mile Bench VQA
Alcohol: 12.8%
Residual Sugar: <2.0 g/L
Volume: 750mL 

Style snapshot: Cool-climate Pinot, lifted black raspberry, oak spice, medium body, ripe tannins. Versatile and food-friendly, especially with earthy and roasted flavours.

Appearance: Medium ruby colour
Nose: Lifted, black raspberry nose with oak spice
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, richly extracted raspberry and cherry flavours; firmly structured with evident but ripe tannins. Good length, finishing on a note of cinnamon

Serving temperature: 14–16 °C
Drinking window: Now – 2026 (can hold for 1–2 years)
Quality: Can be opened now but will reward with 1 – 2 years of cellaring. (89 – 90) 

Food Pairing:  Roast turkey with cranberry-orange compote,wild mushroom risotto with Parmigiano-Reggiano, duck rillettes on crostini, spiced poached pears with vanilla mascarpone

NV Charmat

⭐️Tasting notes by Leah Spooner (Leah’s Favorite)

Geographical Indication: Niagara (Ontario)
Varietal: 61% Chardonnay; 24% Cabernet Sauvignon; 15% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 12.5% ABV
Residual Sugar: 11.4 g/L (Brut Sur Nature)

Style Snapshot: A savoury, cool-climate sparkling wine crafted using the solera method — layered, creamy, and mineral with delicate mousse. High natural acidity balanced by subtle sweetness makes this wine a perfect contrast for both rich and subtly sweet dishes.

Appearance: Golden yellow with a soft, persistent mousse.
Nose: Pear drop, golden apple — fresh and lightly candied.
Palate: Biscuit, lemon candy, and honey. Creamy with a mineral edge and elegant texture.

Quality Score: 94 – Serve well chilled (6–8 °C). Enjoy now through 2026 as complexity continues to evolve. No decanting needed.
Serving Temperature: 6–8 °C in a flute or tulip-shaped glass to preserve mousse and aromatics.
Drinking Window: Now through 2026 for evolving savoury depth.

Food Pairings: Warm bacon-wrapped dates with blue cheese, triple-cream Brie,
buttermilk fried chicken with honey-lime drizzle, creamy leek & potato croquette with herb aioli, honey lavender financier

Looking Glass, 2022

Tasting notes by Tony Aspler

Geographical Indication: Niagara Peninsula
Varietal: A blend of 72% Cabernet Franc, 17% Petit Verdot, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard: Estate vineyards
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: <2.0 g/L
Volume: 750mL 

Style snapshot: Cabernet Franc-led Bordeaux blend, black fruit, cedar, oak spice, firm tannins. Needs protein or roasted veg to soften structure.

Appearance: . Deep ruby in colour
Nose: Cedary, black fruit nose with oak spice
Palate: Medium to full-bodied, dry; firmly structured, black plum, Bing cherry and currant flavours with racy acidity kept in check by robust, ripe tannins.

Serving temperature: 16–18 °C
Drinking window: 2025 – 2030 (can be enjoyed now with decanting)
Quality: Hold 1-2 years. (90) 

Food Pairing: Roast beef; lamb loin; duck breast; roast vegetables.

Sauvignon Blanc, 2021

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

Geographical Indication: Lincoln Lakeshore
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vineyard:  Ed Hughes Vineyard
Alcohol: 11.8%
Residual Sugar: <2.0 g/L
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 379 cases

Style snapshot: Fresh and leesy with green plum, sweetgrass, and tangerine peel. Very crisp — a natural for green vegetables and lighter proteins.

Appearance: Pale straw in colour
Nose: Leesy, green plum, sweetgrass and tangerine peel on the nose
Palate: Leesy, green plum, sweetgrass and tangerine peel on the nose

Serving temperature: 8–10 °C
Drinking window: Now – 2025
Quality: Drink now. (90)

Food Pairings: Grilled pork tenderloin with salsa verde, grilled asparagus & halloumi salad with mint-lemon dressing, crispy calamari with lemon aioli, manchego (semi-cured), lime and coconut tart.