Sauvignon Blanc VQA, Henry Of Pelham 2008

"... one of Ontario's liveliest Sauvs, crisp and minerally with lots of grapefruit and grass smells - good enough to rival any from New Zealand. A good zingy stream of acidity runs right down the center of the tongue, while the citrus apple notes caress your tastebuds Â… there's also hints of hay and grass thrown in for good measure. This is one of those lazy days wines Â… you know the kind of day where the sun is beating down on you and all you have to do is lie there and take it Â… with a glass of this in your hand, it'll make it even easier to take that kind of punishment."

This cool climate beauty offers zesty aromas of gooseberry, grapefruit, and mineral with a very subtle hint of black pepper. On the palate, it's medium-bodied an intense with plenty of bright citrus flavour and racy acidity. Finishes crisp and dry with excellent length. A refreshing wine at a refreshing price. The perfect summer sipper.

About Henry Of Pelham

Henry of Pelham is a family owned and operated winery located on the Short Hills Bench, a sub-appellation at the base of the Niagara Escarpment, in St. Catharines, Ontario. With initial vines planted in the mid-1980s and first vintage release in 1988, the Pelham estate has quickly emerged as one of Ontario's leading and most consistent producers of quality VQA wines. Committed to producing "wines of elegance, finesse and age-ability that are distinctively Niagara Peninsula", this many award-winning winery is run by the Speck brothers Paul, Matthew, and Daniel. Winemaker: Ronald Giesbrecht

Technical Notes

Alcohol: 12.0% alc. / vol.
Grapes: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Food Pairings

Lean, white-fleshed fish with mild flavours, oysters, fresh green salads, goat’s milk cheeses and chicken pates.

Serving Notes: Very drinkable now. Will improve with up to 5 years aging from vintage.