From Sea Star estate. Aromas of orchard fruits, apple and pear with a bright entry, underpinned by firm acidity. Some pink grapefruit citrus, zesty notes and guava, with well-defined acidity and varietal character through the close. One of the best examples as to just how well, in the right hands, this variety performs in the Gulf Islands and parts of Vancouver Island.
Classic varietal expression with citrus, gooseberry and stone fruit on top, followed by brightly focussed green apple and lemon lime notes above a streak of chalky minerality, overall defined by taut acidity through a crisp and clean, zesty close.
A refreshing and quite complex take on the variety that yields stone fruits and citrus up front with a touch of citrus and nectarine on the palate. An added mouthfeel from judicious use of oak above a hint of spice through the finish.
Marsanne is a grape I usually associate with the Rhone Valley, but here is a great version of this wine from Ontario. Winemaker Philip Dowell at Kew Vineyards has followed up his award-winning 2015 vintage of Marsanne with an equally worthy 2016. Yellow straw in colour, its lightly mineral, floral, white peach nose has some oak spice backing. It is medium-bodied, dry, elegant and beautifully balanced with a fresh, white peach flavour and lemony acidity. Works well with grilled fish.
Bright straw in colour with pineapple, peach and lemon aromas on the nose and well-integrated oak. Medium-bodied, dry, spicy, mango and citrus flavours that linger.
Bright pale straw in colour. Light mineral nose of peach and floral top note. Medium-bodied, dry, white peach, honey and citrus flavours. Fresh and lively on the palate. Well-balanced.
This is one of the best Vidal Icewines I’ve tasted from the 2017 vintage. Old gold in colour, it has a nose of mangoes and honey. It’s medium to full-bodied, rich and unctuous on the palate with honeyed tropical fruit flavours well-balanced with fresh, lemony acidity. The 200 ml format is the perfect size for two people in love — or not, as the case may be.