Fewer than 20 cases of this intensely characterful wine were produced. Nose shows musky, herbal and green-fruit notes with lime citrus and mineral. Lime continues to play through on the palate with a suggestion of apricot and chalky minerality. Floral and stone-fruit notes linger on the finish.
This Gamay Noir/Pinot Noir/Merlot blend bespeaks how cool-climate regions — of which Canada has many — can spearhead high-quality dry rosé. Pale copper-tinged salmon colour. Savoury, fresh strawberry-rhubarb-pie nose. Abundant red fruit flavours: strawberry, cherry, red apple. Liquorice lingers. Charcuterie-friendly.
The inaugural vintage of the Roller Riesling is well made and refreshing. Light- to medium-bodied, there is green apple, grapefruit, mineral, peach, white flowers and hints of honey. There is very good length, so pair with chicken shawarma or fish tacos.
An impressive Chardonnay for the price. Medium straw colour; spicy apple nose with a hint of vanilla oak; medium-bodied, soft and creamy on the palate with sweetness in mid palate and a peachy flavour. Good value.
The Fredings’ inaugural vintage is from their Black Sage Road’s sun-drenched Saddle Ridge Vineyard. Ripe orchard fruits abound, enhanced by clementine orange, passion fruit and a steely mineral finish. No oak treatment, but lees contact enriches. Modest 11.5% abv embraces spicy Asian cuisine.
This wine captures the essential character of Sauvignon. Pale straw colour with a lime tint; grassy, green-plum nose; medium-bodied and crisply dry with grapefruit and gooseberry flavours.
Light salmon-pink in colour, with red berry scents that reveal strawberry, cherry and a suggestion of raspberry. Elegantly dry on the palate, showing attractive berry fruit, a solid mineral core and appetizingly zesty acidity.