BEST RED WINE OF THE YEAR

Gold – Meritage and Cabernet/Merlot Blend Category

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‘A pretty salmon pink, this fine dessert wine brings to mind summer, with aromas of strawberry rhubarb compote, fresh strawberries and ripe orchard fruit.  There flavours replay on the honeyed palate, measured acidity offering a tangy note through the lengthy, honeyed, yet fresh finish.’

‘This is a very crisp and clean wine out of Niagara that softens the aggressive character of the grape.  While it’s dry, there’s a note of fruity sweetness.  Look for flavours of melon, pink grapefruit, lime peel, tangerines and an underlying mineral tang.’

‘An offbeat sauvignon blanc, this is sweet enough almost to qualify as off-dry, yet there’s good Sour Patch Kids-candy tartness to give it a virtually fizzy quality.  Try it with aromatic dishes, such as lightly spicy Thai chicken curry.’

Don’t forget to stop by Cattail Creek to enjoy our clean and refreshing ‘Estate’ Gamay Noir 2009 paired with Traditonal Meatballs in a Mustard-Dill sauce.

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‘Clean yellow green, the aromas of pea pod, lemongrass and subtle tropical fruit entice.  Dry, light-medium bodied, the palate is fresh and lively, the acidity is clean and crisp, the flavours of tangy citrus and green apple adding verve through the finish. Enjoy with lemon-herbed roast chicken.  Rating:  ****’

Bronze Medal

Bronze Medal

‘Very light yellow colour. Somewhat spicy, slightly honeyed, ripe apple-lemon nose. Dry, medium-light bodied, slightly spicy, tangy, ripe lemon-melon-apple flavours with a crisp, unoaked finish. Screwcap closure.’