Inspired by the rich Grand Cru Gewürztraminers of Alsace, their first 100% Naramata Bench estate–grown Gewürztraminer delivers a knockout punch. Complex, classic varietal aromas and medium-sweet flavours of fragrant rose and spicy lychee. Satisfies with an astonishing rich texture and satisfying long finish. Pure unapologetic pleasure with a cheese platter.
Fermented blackberries (100%) and fortified alcohol (to 18%) result in an intensely satisfying dessert wine. Explosive blackberry aromas and flavours embrace its spicy richness and well-balanced sweetness (60 g/L). What a wonderful accompaniment to chocolate, blue cheese or vanilla ice cream.
Of Coyote’s 2 single-vineyard Pinot Noirs, this has always been my favourite. Having benefited from the heat of 2010, there is more ripeness and depth than past vintages. Medium- to full-bodied, the bouquet of cherries, raspberries, plums, anise, cocoa, flowers and mint lead into a palate best described as an “iron hand in a velvet glove.” It starts off soft and fruit-driven, but then the tannins show full force on the finale. This is definitely a wine made for duck confit or boeuf bourguignon.
The “White Wine of the Year” at the 2011 Ontario Wine Awards. Straw-coloured, with a hint of lime; on the nose, minerally, petrol and apricot aromas; off-dry and elegant with flavours of grapefruit, honey and green apple. A testament to Ontario Riesling.
The fresh nose wafts scents of floral, herbs and raspberry bush. Vibrant acidity, taut texture and lighter-bodied frame enhance its red-berry flavour and lingering mineral finish, flecked by cranberry and rhubarb. Serve slightly chilled to brighten its earthy fruit. Very vegetarian-friendly.
Tawse has turned in an impressive array of Francs in 2009. This mid-weight wine is absolutely delicious with complexity, presenting itself in the form of cassis, raspberries, violets, dark cocoa, tobacco, herbs and spice. It is ripe with good concentration and supple tannins on the great finish. Serve with a pappardelle-and-veal ragout or a herb-scented leg of lamb.
This wine has earned a cult following. Tobacco scents shoot out of the glass, followed by wild raspberry and white pepper. Intense chocolate-covered cherry flavour smacks your palate, cushioned by ripe tannins. Leather, cedar, blackcurrant and edgy jalapeño lingers. Match with marinated beef.