Fragrant aromas of forest floor, violets, red cherry and sassafras capture its varietal essence. This earthy, savoury theme resonates on the tart, lean palate, accompanied by a cherry core, dry tannins, spicy overtones and a mineral-backed finish. Try with hot-smoked salmon.
Loads of intense and bold aromas and flavours of plum and cherry jam with chocolate and spice, a rich, refined palate, layers of complexity and a controlled brashness. Braised veal cheeks or beef short ribs would be ideal.
Sourced from 12-year-old River Rock Vineyard vines and matured 14 months in French oak, 1/3 new. More restrained and balanced than recent vintages, so look for generous blueberry and red fruits, medium body, supple tannins and lingering cedar. Drinking deliciously now.
70% Cabernet Sauvignon with Shiraz and Cabernet Franc in the blend. Deep ruby-purple colour with a nose of blackcurrants and a spicy vanilla note from the oak. Medium- to full-bodied with cedar-tinged cassis and plum flavours carried on lively acidity.
Leads off with piquant blackcurrant and green herbal scents, a whiff of clove, cinnamon and a trace of oak. Medium weight on the palate, showing blackberry, black cherry and blackcurrant flavours, supported by firm sooty tannins and rather youthful acidity. Well-structured, with some finesse, it needs 3‒5 years to soften tannins and acidity.
This off-dry blend offers a bouquet of floral and fruit salad aromas. The lighter body style, with ample, juicy orchard fruit flavours, is imminently quaffable. Savoury citrus peel and mineral notes make for a tangy, refreshing finish. A go-to choice for summer salads.
The Etobicoke brewery’s beloved Märzen, Oaktoberfest, is soft and sweet with notes of biscuit, light caramel and just a hint of floral hops. This elegant and clean lager is perfect for toasting to the harvest or glugging down at an Oktoberfest celebration with sausages and pretzels.