Flat Rock Riesling 2018, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: The Riesling wine grapes for Flat Rock Cellars Riesling were sourced from the Twenty Mile Bench on the Niagara Escarpment. Green apple and white pear. Love it. Building an inuksuk is now a ritual at the end of harvest for this winery: lifting the heavy stones requires a team effort. The winery does whole cluster pressing to extract pure flavour, and only of the first 600 litres per tonne of fruit. Ed allows the juice to settle during a long, slow fermentation. The vintage is a blend of two distinct blocks of 21B clone vines now in their teens as the winery describes them. Finishes with fresh pink grapefruit notes. The wine grapes for Flat Rock Cellars Riesling were sourced from the Twenty Mile Bench on the Niagara Escarpment. This a well-balanced fruit to racy acidity Riesling that could easily hold in cellar for five years or more. Lovely florals, off-dry with peachy, fresh apple, pronounced mineral and lime citrus flavours on this zesty white from a well-known producer. Pair with schnitzels, medium-bodied cheeses, roast turkey and fun. Drink: 2021-2024. 43281 11% MD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. March 5, 2021
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Featherstone Winery Rosé 2018, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A vibrant Niagara rosé blend produced from Cabernet Franc, Gamay and Merlot red wine grapes with fresh raspberry, red currant, plum and bell pepper flavours on the palate with a zest citrusy finish. Pair with grilled seafood. Drink: 2019-2021. 117861 13.20% M 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. November 16, 2019
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The Organized Crime Riesling 2017, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2020-2024. 213173 10.90% M 750 mL $21.20. March 6, 2020
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Flat Rock Chardonnay 2018, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Love this Chardonnay, and I'm not a Chardonnay lover. So luscious and fall into it loveliness. Rich, full-bodied with lovely aromas of butterscotch, vanilla smoke and fleshy peach. Pair with roasted chicken. Drink: 2020-2021. 286278 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 5, 2021
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House Wine Co. Baco Noir Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Niagara, Ontario VQA, Canada Drink: 2018-2021. 279521 13% D 750 mL $13.95. May 17, 2019
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Henry of Pelham Old Vines Baco Noir 2019, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A terrific, full-bodied Baco Noir made from old vines, which concentrate the flavour and depth of the wine. Aromas of ripe blackberries, dark plums and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2022-2024. 459966 13.50% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. November 5, 2020
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Featherstone Red Tail Merlot 2018, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Niagara Peninsula wine region, Featherstone Red Tail 2018 Merlot is an elegant 100% Merlot with fresh berry and cherry aromas, smoky and spicy on the nose. Very approachable and easy to enjoy now, this fruity Merlot is bright and zesty with fresh cherry, spiced plum, and wild herb flavours on the palate. Aged 10 months in French oak. Pour with burgers and ribs. Featherstone's Red Tail Merlot pays homage to the winery's use of falconry to protect their juicy crop from the flocks of birds in the know. Drink: 2021-2025. 131540 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. December 18, 2021
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Trius Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Canada Drink: 2012-2014. 221804 12.70% D 750 mL $17.95. March 1, 2012
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The Organized Crime The Mischief 2019, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2019-2021. 434472 12.80% D 750 mL $18.95. March 16, 2019
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Jackson-Triggs Bourbon Barrel Aged Merlot 2018, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2019-2026. 10532 14.50% D 750 mL $47.95. September 25, 2020
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Niagara Flat Rock Cellars Gewurztraminer 2020, Niagara, Canada Drink: 2021-2023. D 750 mL $20.00. March 1, 2012
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Speck Bros. Revel Cab Noir Dark Red 2018, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2020-2022. 575662 13% D 750 mL $15.95. October 13, 2018
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Redstone Pinot Noir Sparkling Rosé 2019, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2020-2022. 644781 12% D 750 mL $29.95. August 13, 2020
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Niagara Redstone Pinot Gris 2019, Niagara, Canada Drink: 2021-2023. D 750 mL $20.00. March 1, 2012
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Redstone Limestone Vineyard South Riesling 2019, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2021-2026. 381251 10.50% M 750 mL $18.95. December 17, 2021
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