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Black Prince Winery Vidal 2009, Prince Edward County, Canada: A vibrant, crisp, clean white that makes for an excellent aperitif or companion to seafood, shellfish and salads. Get out of your Pinot Grigio rut and try this white. Drink: 2010-2013. 661825000080 11% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 86/100. August 17, 2010 Full Review
Hillier Creek Estates Vidal Icewine 2007, Prince Edward County, Canada: Lovely peach and pear preserves with a honeyed richness and layered texture that delivers maximum pleasure. Perfect on its own after dinner or with fruit-based desserts. Drink: 2010-2014. 2055 11.80% S 750 mL  $40.00 Score: 89/100. April 22, 2011 Full Review
Lighthall Vineyards Réserve Pinot Noir 2009, Prince Edward County, VQA, Ontario, Canada: A tart, mouth-watering Pinot with attractive aromas of cranberry, beetroot and tart cherries. Medium-bodied and smooth. Terrific food partner. Drink: 2009-2015. 335794 12.50% XD 750 mL  $25.00 Score: 88/100. April 22, 2011 Full Review
Hinterland Sparkling Wine Whitecap Method Charmat 2012, VQA, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada: A crisp and refreshing sparkling wine from one of Prince Edward County's emerging stars. This winery focuses on sparkling wine and that dedication shows in the glass. Aromas of green apple and freshly baked bread, with a lively finish. Drink: 2013-2017. 332809 12% XD 750 mL  $22.00 Score: 90/100. December 7, 2013 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Full Review
Closson Chase South Clos Chardonnay 2011, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Very grand cru Burgundy in style. Liquid lovely! This wine is based on meticulate barrel selection of the best chardonnays from various pockets of the vineyards. It's vibrant and alive in the glass with rich aromas and flavours of green apple and butterscotch. The yield was only 1-2 tons per acre further concentrating the wine. Drink: 2013-2016. 215657 12.60% D 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 93/100. September 13, 2013 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review
Casa-Dea Estates Winery Pinot Noir 2010, V.Q.A., Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada: Tart cherry with lovely mouth-watering acidity for a wide range of dishes from planked salmon to roast turkey. Medium-bodied and smooth with aromas of tart cherries and cranberry. Great balance and length. Drink: 2012-2017. 296210 12.20% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 13, 2013 Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review
Grange of Prince Edward Estate Winery Select Chardonnay 2009, Prince Edward County, Ontario VQA, Canada: Lots of butterscotch aromas wrap around pear and peach. This wine was aged in French oak for 6 months, 50% of which was new which imparts a sweetness and smokiness to the wine, along with richness. Drink: 2013-2015. 13% XD 750 mL  $15.00 Score: 87/100. September 13, 2013 Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Keint-he Winery and Vineyards Portage Pinot Noir 2012, Prince Edward County, Ontario VQA, Canada: A medium-bodied red wine with aromas and flavours of tart cherries and cranberries. Mouth-watering and juicy. This red wine is a blend of three of the winery's estate vineyards, including Closson, Benway and Foxtail. Each parcel of grapes was matured separately in French oak barrels for 1 year. This wine needs food: feed it roast chicken for starters. Drink: 2013-2016. 373415 12% D 750 mL  $25.00 Score: 88/100. July 19, 2014 Full Review
Unfiltered Chardonnay 2012, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Liquid gorgeous! This stunner comes from a master winemaker who wines seem to get better every year, even though that doesn't seem possible. Full-bodied, layered, complex, like Meursault but at a fraction of the price. Get it while you can. Rich, yet balanced Chardonnay from one of the best producers in Prince Edward County. Layered and voluptuous with aromas of green apple and baked bread. Ideal for roasted chicken or a variety of other dishes. Drink: 2013-2018. 184432 12.50% D 750 mL  $39.00 Score: 92/100. August 16, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review
Closson Chase Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A medium-bodied red wine with plush layers of fleshy cherries with a saucy tart edge. Very elegant and balanced. One of Canada's best pinot noir producers. Drink: 2012-2017. 145888 12.70% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. November 9, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review
Huff Estates Winery Cuvée Peter F. Huff Sparkling Traditional Method Sparkling White 2009, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada: Toasty, rich and deep with refreshing notes of green apple and fresh bread in this VQA Ontario sparkling wine. Long, brioche-infused finish. Huff is emerging as one of Canada's best producers of bubbly. This bubbly was made using the traditional champagne method, and offers superb pleasure and value. Stock up! Drink: 2012-2016. 198754 12% D 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 93/100. February 15, 2014 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Enchanting Feta Cheese Wine Full Review
Sandbanks Gewürztraminer 2011, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Soft and fragrant with lovely aromas of rose petal, lychee and pear. The acidity is not aggressive yet this is loaded with flavour for mild curries and spicy dishes. Great effort. Drink: 2012-2015. 346882 12.50% MD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 87/100. March 5, 2014 Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review
Terracello Winery Boca Nera 2013, Prince Edward County, Ontario VQA, Canada: Tart and aromatic with with earthy notes with dried tobacco leaves. Smooth, supple, smoky. Drink: 2013-2018. 13% XD 750 mL  $24.80 Score: 87/100. June 18, 2014 Full Review
Harwood Estates Winery Admiral’s Blend 2011, Prince Edward County, Ontario VQA, Canada: A blend of Pinot Noir and St. Laurent grapes from a Prince Edward County winery that is fully off-grid solar-powered. Signature County Pinot with its pleasant notes of cranberry and sour cherry. Medium-bodied and silky with great acidity for seafood. Drink: 2013-2017. 11% XD 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 88/100. June 18, 2014 Full Review
Rosehall Run The Righteous Dude Riesling 2013, Prince Edward County, Ontario VQA, Canada: This single vineyard County Riesling offers lots of pleasure in the glass. Aromas of lime, flint and white stone fruit. There's a deep core of minerality here. Extremely versatile with food, from fresh white fish to pasta in cream sauce. Drink: 2013-2019. 834328002718 9.20% MD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 16, 2014 Full Review
Exultet Estates The Beloved Pinot Noir 2011, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Sublime. Ethereal. Ineffable. Words will diminish this wine, and this wine will be your undoing as a Pinot Noir lover because it will ruin you for other Pinot Noirs. Fresh earth, dried leaves, preserved memories. A tough vintage = suffering = greatness. Drink: 2013-2019. 7500 13% XD 750 mL  $50.00 Score: 94/100. September 27, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review
Exultet Estates The Blessed Chardonnay 2012, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A seductive Ontario chardonnay with a deep core of minerality and soul. Gorgeously rich hue of golden yellow sparkles in the glass. A heady bouquet of orchard ripe apple, white pear, smoke and honey-spice floods the senses. Layered and mouth-filling on the palate: full-bodied, yes, but balanced and elegant too. Finishes with dusty hopes of another glass (please). Drink: 2014-2018. 266262 13.10% XD 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 93/100. October 11, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review
Rosehall Run The Certain Ratio 2012, Prince Edward County, Ontario VQA, Canada: Smooth and full-bodied red wine blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot and 21% Cabernet Franc. Attractive aromas and flavours of dark fruit and smoke in this County wine. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2014-2018. 415554 13.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 88/100. May 16, 2015 Full Review
Huff Estates Winery Cuvee Janine Rose 2012, Prince Edward County, Ontario VQA, Canada: A lovely rose sparkling wine from the County: truly one of Ontario's best bubbly producers. This wine is made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes grown in Prince Edward County and the winery uses the traditional Champagne method of the second fermentation taking place in the bottle. The wine then rested 12 months on its less to add richness. Pair with smoked salmon. Drink: 2013-2018. 405035 12% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. February 7, 2015 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

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