Hi all,
Just got back from a great trip to the vineyards in our own background in Niagara - with some of my students. Below, a few stars that shone brightly on my travels over the weekend:
1. Rosewood Estates Natalie's Sussreserve Riesling 2008 - $18
This one was a Gold Medal winner at the Niagara Wine Festival. Sussreserve is a German method of adding sweetness back into the wine. This is balanced with lovely acidity, and is a natural to go with Thai food. Available at the winery in Beamsville.
2. Malivoire Lady Bug Rose VQA 2009 - $15.95
One of my favourite Ontario pinks! Dry and full of juicy fruit flavours, serve it chilled with tapas - hummus, olives, grilled shrimp, etc. You can order it on-line at www.malivoire.com.
3. Flat Rock Sparkling Reserve 2006 - $35.20
Oh my, but is Ontario making amazing bubbles! Flat Rock has just launched this latest wine - their pride & joy - well worth waiting for. Festive & fine, weddings, birthdays & anniversaries are just waiting for this beauty from our own backyard. Order it from the winery at www.flatrockcellars.com.
4. Creekside Shiraz Broken Press Shiraz 2007 - $39.95
From the 2007 vintage which was warm enough to ripen Shiraz in Niagara (not always the case in cool, wet summers!) this serious Shiraz is made by an Aussie winemaker - although I would call it more French (Northern Rhone) in style. Bring on the braised beef stew! Or sock it away in your cellar, this one will last for a bit. Available from the winery at www.creeksidewine.com.
Generally speaking, keep an eye out for the 2010's coming out of Niagara a while down the road. Given the warm summer we are having and if the weather holds through the Fall with warm & dry conditions, 2010 will be a great vintage!
Later,
Mo
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