Henry of Pelham Cabernet Icewine 2013
VQA Short Hills Bench $39.95 200 mL (672402) 9.5% alcohol
Aromas and flavours of spice, strawberry and mixed field berry abound. It’s balanced on a pin with sweet ripe fruit mingling with tangy acidity on the palate and stunning finish. It’s full bodied and fully textured and not the least cloying. Pour on its own as dessert for a decadent, romantic treat for two or alongside strawberries dipped in dark chocolate. (Vic Harradine)
Moris Morellino di Scansano 2012
DOCG Morellino di Scansano $ 19.95 (992560) 13.5% alcohol
Principally Sangiovese with a touch of Merlot and Syrah, this is unoaked and quite intense offering appealing cherry/berry and red licorice aromas with a touch of earth. Dry, medium bodied, the flavours replay aromas—ripe, sweet and full flavoured—supple tannin creates a slightly chalky texture. An approachable red with a pleasing, dry, spicy/savory finish, it’s a good match for antipasto or meat-based pasta with rich tomato sauce. (Susan Desjardins)
This wine is a Vintages Essentials product, always available in select stores
Henry of Pelham Icewine Riesling 2013
VQA Niagara Peninsula $49.95 (430561) 375 mL 9.5% alcohol
Here’s a creamy, dreamy dessert wine loaded with flavour and charm. It wafts from the glass with aromas of poached pear and green apple mingling with citrus notes. It’s nicely textured and full flavoured with grilled, sugared grapefruit, tangy blood orange and crisp Granny Smith apple coating the palate interwoven with moderating acidity from racy lemon-lime tang. Good to go now on its own as dessert or poured with fruit flan, quality blue-veined cheese or foie gras. (Vic Harradine)