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Tawse Winery Inc. Quarry Road Riesling 2010, VQA Vinemount Ridge, Ontario, Canada: This organic and biodynamic wine is superb! The vines were grown on a limestone base and the wine shows an incredible mineral depth. Joyous aromas of lime and white peach leap from the glass. Mouth-watering and endlessly delicious. Drink: 2011-2020. 198853 10.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. January 3, 2012 Full Review
Quails' Gate Estate Winery Chardonnay 2012, Okanagan Valley, Bc V.Q.A., Canada: A full-bodied and generous Chardonnay with layers of ripe peach and green apple flavour. Some attractive toasted almond on the finish of this BC classic white wine. The finish is scented with melon and vanilla smoke. Lovely! Drink: 2013-2018. 377770 14% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 92/100. November 15, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Vineland Estates Winery Elevation St. Urban Vineyard Riesling 2012, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A real stunner! Such concentration of flavour for so little alcohol. Perfect peach pitch and stone fruit in a sun-dappled orchard. Terrific acidity for food form the master of Niagara Riesling. Drink: 2013-2019. 38117 9% M 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. August 16, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review
Redstone Chardonnay 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Redstone is owned by Niagara's Tawse Winery. This Niagara Chardonnay is rich with ripe apple, pear, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger spice flavours on the palate. The wine is matured one year in French oak barrels. Redstone Winery was named for the large stones and red clay soils of the vineyard. Drink: 2019-2023. 398966 12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. January 7, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review
Malivoire Ladybug Rose 2018, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This is Ontario's most popular rose, and it offers so much pleasure. Lovely and light-bodied aromas of strawberries. Dry and refreshing and mouth-watering. This is a Niagara blend of Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir and Gamay grapes. Pair with grilled seafood or chicken. Drink: 2019-2021. 559088 12.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. June 22, 2020 Best Value Rosé Wine. Full Review
Quails' Gate Estate Winery Rosé 2019, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada: A delicate, pretty salmon-pink in the glass rosé and a fresh and vibrant blend of 50% Gamay Noir, 40%, Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Gris; dry, elegant, fresh and clean with melon, dried strawberry, juicy red cherries and light herbs flavours matched with balanced acidity. The only thing left to do is chill and enjoy. The winery suggests pairing it with a caprese salad, pizza or rosemary roast chicken. The Stewart Family settled in West Kelowna in 1908 to farm the land. In 1956, the family purchased the estate that now overlooks Okanagan Lake. The winery itself was founded in 1989 and from there on in the family has been involved in producing some of the best premium VQA wines BC has to offer. Drink: 2016-2018. 275842 13.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 92/100. July 16, 2020 Top Rated Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

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