Ruby with purplish rim. Typical Cabernet Franc nose of red berries, a vegetal edge plus a touch of violet. Compact and firm; dense fruity core and a very finely grained tannic backbone lead to a lifted, aromatic finish. Drink or hold 4 to 5 years.
Opens with red fruit, a whiff of dry herb, cinnamon and clove. Generous dark bitter cherry with appetizing sour bite supported by good tannic structure, lively acidity and medium length; satisfying finish.
Tawny ruby in colour with a high-toned nose of cranberries and raspberries; the fruit is sweet, balanced by lively tangerine acidity. It’s a versatile food wine that you could drink with grilled salmon or roast duck.
Nikolaihof is the oldest wine estate in Austria and credited with being the first biodynamic estate in the world. Herbal-led, this Grüner streams with creamy lees, flax, hay and mineral salts throughout. All the cushion of this amply textured Wachau white is cut with stony minerality, and streams with an oily sheen. Generous spicy white pepper and salts linger on the finish. Let this open up and stretch its legs before you enjoy.
At this price, this Blanc offers solid bang for the buck. In the glass, the wine is light yet flavourful, singing of banana, fruit salad, lime, grass and grapefruit. There is very good length and crisp acid, making it a perfect foil for hors d’oeuvres.
Without a doubt, HOP’s Reserve Baco is consistently Ontario’s best! This vintage, a worthy successor to the superb '07, is a concentrated offering full of raspberries, blackberries, mocha, espresso, spice and game. Typical hybrid acidity and supple tannins backstop the fabulous finish. Drink over the next 5 years, preferably with duck rillettes or a pork terrine.
Subtle, understated bouquet reveals shy blossom with green fruit, lime and hints of tropical fruit. In the mouth, lemon, lime, crisp peach, bracing acidity and firm mineral grip leave an appetizingly dry sensation on the finish.