Tag: Niagara Peninsula

Creekside Y&R Syrah 2022

Tasting Note – I tasted this zesty syrah at Niagara’s first syrah-based tasting in July, called Shades of Syrah. Creekside, a syrah specialist, was...

Bachelder Bai Xu Gamay Noir (30% Whole Cluster) Cru De Niagara 2024

Tasting Note:  Each spring Bachelder releases a batch of single vineyard gamays from various sub-appellations in Niagara. I tasted this on release in April...

Mason Vineyard Collab Series Wild Ferment Viognier 2024

Tasting Note: I have tasted this twice, quizzically at first at the vineyard, and wanting a second shot at it which I did at...

Divergence Wines MRV Bock Vineyard 2024

Tasting Note -  Jeff Moote has delivered yet another minor miracle, crafting an authentic, suitably rich yet so tidy ‘southern Rhone” white blend. It...

Black Bank Hill Winery Viognier 2023

Tasting Note - This is not a one off. The young estate vines have produced lighter, but stylish viognier from three years now, with...

Stratus Laundry Vineyard Amphora Pinot Noir 2023

Tasting Note - This is the first pinot noir ever made by Stratus, a house built on the reputation of Bordeaux varieties growing in...