Closson Chase Vineyards
We were proud to feature Closson Chase Vineyards in August 2019.
Closson Chase is a quality-driven winery that helped spearhead the birth of the Prince Edward County wine industry, using centuries-old European traditions & sustainable, innovative techniques to create world-class wines using only the finest Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Pinot Gris grapes.
An early advocate for sustainable practices, Closson Chase crafts fine wines that reflect each individual vintage, capturing the distinct qualities imparted by the soil and climatic variations of the year.
Tasting Notes
CLOSSON CHASE K.J. WATSON PINOT GRIS, 2018
Closson Chase Vineyards, Prince Edward County Buy this wineTasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: VQA Four Mile Creek
Varietal: Pinot Gris
Vineyard: K.J. Watson Vineyard
Alcohol: 12.5%
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 680
Appearance: Bright straw colour.
Nose: Minerally, peach pit nose.
Palate: Medium-bodied, white peach and lemon flavours; well-extracted fruit with a long, fresh, zesty citrus finish.
Quality: Very Good+. Drink now.
Critic Rating: 89 points – Tony Aspler
Food Pairing: Baked lemon-butter tilapia, grilled chicken with jalapeños, Mediterranean pesto chickpea salad, spaghetti al limone, creamy spinach dip, and caprese salad skewers.
CLOSSON CHASE K.J. WATSON PINOT NOIR, 2015
Closson Chase Vineyards, Prince Edward County Buy this wineTasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara River
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vineyard: K.J. Watson Vineyard
Alcohol: 12.5%
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 284
Appearance: Deeper ruby in colour (2015 was a very warm vintage).
Nose: Lightly cedary, tealeaf bouquet with oak spice and a floral note.
Palate: Medium to full-bodied, dry, cherry flavour, well-balanced with some grip on the finish.
Quality: Outstanding. Drink now.
Critic Rating: 90 points – Tony Aspler
Food Pairing: Stuffed eggplant with lamb and pine nuts, crispy skin duck with orange sesame sauce, beef carpaccio with warm mushroom salad, chargrilled steak with herb butter, and braised venison with rosemary polenta.
CLOSSON CHASE VINEYARD CHARDONNAY, 2017
Closson Chase Vineyards, Prince Edward County Buy this wineTasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: VQA Prince Edward County
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vineyard: South CLos and Churchside Vineyards
Alcohol: 13.3%
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 1,100
Appearance: Pale straw in colour.
Nose: Lightly minerally, apple nose with a touch of oak.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, Maçon style, apple and green pineapple flavours. A well-balanced wine with a persistent finish.
Quality: Very Good+. Drink now through 2020.
Critic Rating: 89 points – Tony Aspler
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Food Pairing: Steamed shrimp spring rolls, stir-fry chicken with baby bok choy, grilled tandoori chicken, pork kebabs with grilled plums, and couscous or cauliflower gnocchi with brown butter and sage.
CLOSSON CHASE VINEYARD PINOT NOIR, 2017
Closson Chase Vineyards, Prince Edward County Buy this wineTasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: VQA Prince Edward County
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vineyard: South Clos and Churchside Vineyards
Alcohol: 12.5%
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 680
Appearance: Deeper ruby in colour than the Brock Pinot.
Nose: A light note of violets on the nose before aromas of raspberry and strawberry.
Palate: Medium-bodied, more robust (more Côte de Nuits in style). Dry and mouth-filling cherry flavour with oak spice. A delicious wine.
Quality: Outstanding. Hold 1-2 years.
Critic Rating: 93 points – Tony Aspler
Food Pairing: Bacon stuffed mushroom caps, grilled trout with asparagus and a tarragon cream sauce, roasted pork loin with potatoes and herbs, Szechuan beef stir-fry, and barley stew with beans and sausage.
CLOSSON CHASE BROCK CHARDONNAY, 2017
Closson Chase Vineyards, Prince Edward County Buy this wineTasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara River
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vineyard: K.J. Watson Vineyard
Alcohol: 13.3%
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 990
Appearance: Yellow straw colour with a greenish tint.
Nose: Spicy, toasty nose of apple with forest floor note.
Palate: Medium-bodied, round and full on the palate with butterscotch and lemon with a Macadamia nut finish. Great length.
Quality: Outstanding. Drink now or can be held for a couple of years.
Critic Rating: 91 points – Tony Aspler
Food Pairing: Shrimp and avocado cocktail, leek and parmesan risotto, Camembert cheese, creamy butternut squash soup, blackened cod tacos with purple cabbage slaw, and wood-fired margherita pizza.
CLOSSON CHASE BROCK PINOT NOIR, 2017
Closson Chase Vineyards, Prince Edward County Buy this wineTasting notes written by Tony Aspler.
Geographical Indication: VQA Niagara on the Lake
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vineyard: K.J. Watson Vineyard
Alcohol: 12%
Volume: 750mL
Cases Produced: 380
Appearance: Light ruby in colour with a tawny hue.
Nose: Strawberry and tealeaf bouquet.
Palate: Medium-bodied, dry, elegant, beautifully poised and finely textured with strawberry and raspberry flavours and a subtle use of oak. More Côte de Beaune in style.
Quality: Outstanding. 92 points. Drink now through 2021.
Critic Rating: 92 points – Tony Aspler
Food Pairing: Pork chops with cranberries and kale, cedar plank salmon with maple glaze, baked brie with honey, ratatouille tart with goat cheese, and pan roasted swordfish with cherry tomatoes.