The king of Prince Edward County seems to be a master of delivering fresh, elegant, flavourful, layered and complex wines while maintaining incredible drinkability. We need to get over the “heavier is better” mentality and this wine goes a long way to help the cause. Remarkably, the alcohol content of this wine is only 10.9%.
Clear, pale yellow. Peach, pineapple and orange aromas, accented with a bit of oak, on a fairly robust nose. Medium-bodied and fruit-forward (peach and citrus flavours) but zesty acidity and a slight bitterness on the long finish keep it interesting. Great value for a house Chard. Drink up.
Very pale. Distinctive, minerally nose with subtle notes of white fruits and citrus plus a hint of smoke. Balanced with noticeably mild acidity (for a Chablis) and a round, moderately fruity mid-palate. Clean finish. Drink or hold.
This IPA just won gold at the Canadian Brewing Awards for the English-style IPA category. A rich caramel malt backbone supports the leafy and orange hop notes. Off the Leash IPA is a bright, tangerine-hued ale with a long lasting off-white head.
Made in Burgundian style but unmistakably Niagara, this flavourful Chardonnay is straw coloured with a green tint. The nose is apple with oak spice and touch of the forest floor. Medium-bodied and dry, you will experience flavours of apple and pineapple with well-integrated oak and balancing acidity.
Pleasant nose of red and black fruits with a light, spicy touch. Fresh and supple, easily approachable, medium-bodied. Nice harmonious finish. Well done.
A blonde lager is the newest release from this Canadian alcohol-free brewery. It pours a clear, brassy gold with tiny bubbles dancing up the glass. Toasted bread and crackers balance hoppy notes of carnations and earth with touch of crisp apple. The malt character takes centre stage and the bitterness is soft and round. The fuller body gives it an edge over other beers in the category and like Partake’s other releases, this one is low calorie, too.