An impressive Pinot from a mature Niagara vineyard. Deep ruby colour with a nose of cherries and violets backed by oak spice. Medium-bodied, dry, well-balanced, firmly structured with supple tannins.
Aged on the lees in French oak, this Sauvignon/Sémillon blend is modelled in the Bordeaux style. It reveals subtle, slightly shy yellow fruit with citrus and floral notes and good amplitude on the palate, backed by lively acidity and mineral. Lees contact and discreet oak add texture and complexity.
Harvested from 74 km of Okanagan/Similkameen vines of Merlot (72%), Syrah (19%) and dribbles of Viognier, Malbec, Cab Franc and Gamay. Fragrant scents of blackcurrant, mint and chocolate. Beautifully-balanced trio of acidity, tannins and richness. Dark fruits turn to warmed spices on finish. Bring on the bison burger.
This shows just how good a grape Cab Franc is for Niagara. Dense purple colour with a spicy nose of vanilla oak, blackberries and currants. Medium- to full-bodied, well balanced and firmly structured with cocoa powder-like tannins.
Red fruits on the nose precede a well-balanced palate of raspberry and rhubarb with some earthy undertones and a crisp, clean finish. Made entirely with 100% Island Gamay Noir.
This Icewine busts out a perfume of strawberry, raspberry, guava, cassis, vanilla and herbs. On the tongue, it is pure essence of berry with a succulent aftertaste. Chocolate fondue all the way.
Clos du Soleil’s classic Bordeaux-style blend shows focused intensity with blackcurrant, mixed green herbs and notes of cinnamon and clove on the nose. Rounded, attractively ripe dark fruit on the palate is evident despite rather closed, youthful tannic character. Like a similarly well-constructed Bordeaux, it needs another 5 to 7 years aging.