This wine is a dead ringer for a quality Graves/Pessac-Léognan. 30% of the grapes were kiln-dried, and then the entirety was aged in new barrels for 8 months. Aromas of grass, spice, lemon-lime, tropical fruit, white pepper and apple are complemented by flavours of honey, white flowers and grapefruit. It finishes on a green note. There is very good length, and it is made to pair with goat cheese/ vegetable pizza or grilled mahi mahi brochettes marinated in Dijon, olive oil and oregano.
When Ontario indie rockers Born Ruffians joined forces with Muskoka Brewery to create a one-off collaboration beer for a beer festival, the band wanted something clean and crisp that they could drink after a sweaty show on the road. The resulting sessionable pale ale was such a hit with festival goers that it won “Best of the Fest,” earning it a spot on LCBO shelves this spring. This light-bodied, bubbly blonde ale has juicy pineapple and citrus on the nose and palate, with a light honey malt backbone.
Ruby/garnet. The somewhat shy nose shows deep red fruits (cherry, plum) and notes of oak. The sweet fruit has good intensity on the palate but the tannins still have a rough edge at this stage. Finish is equally intense and tight, a further sign of aging potential. Will need 3 to 4 years to reach its peak.
A strong oak presence melds with sweet pineapple, ripe peach, banana, tutti frutti, earth and white flowers. Rather fullish; there is some warmth, as well as a creamy finish. Drink now.
Offers rich butterscotch, dried spicy fruit, a creamy textured palate with notes of caramel and vanilla, finishing with firm oaky dryness. A very good whisky and outstanding value.
The release of this Stratus White celebrates 2 milestones: the 10th bottling of this wine as well as the 10th anniversary of the opening of the winery itself. Unlike previous renditions, this full-bodied white is a blend of only 3 grapes (usually 5 to 6): 43% Chardonnay, 42% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% Sémillon. A bouquet of peach, pineapple, honey, pear, spice, vanilla, wax and cream is complemented by sound acidity. Fleshy, with excellent length, it should drink well over the next 3 to 4 years.
The deep-rooted 30-year-old vines along the slopes of Boucherie Mountain bring out a wet stone lick and mineral vein to carry the lime, tangerine, honeysuckle and peach flavours. Fragrant, juicy, refreshing and food-versatile now, but will also reward patience with added complexity in the years ahead.