Bright aromas of flowers, angelica and apricots with an undertone of sulphur smoke. Silky attack,light to medium body and graceful, refreshing acidity. Drink now [through 2027+]. Score - 92. (Aldo Fiordelli, jamessuckling.com, Jan. 26, 2025)
The 2023 Angel's Share Shiraz is silky and spicy, with an unbroken flow of black and purple fruit, licorice and exotic spices. The wine has a lighter frame than previous years, yet it remains full of flavor and attractive tannic texture. 14.2% alcohol. Drink date: 2025-2033. Score - 91. (Erin Larkin, robertparker.com, April 25, 2025)
This shows peach, green apple and herb aromas, with an emphasis on stone fruit. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with a round, pleasant texture and a clean, uncomplicated finish. It carries a subtle tension that adds freshness. Drink now. Score - 93. (Jacobo Garcia-Andrade Llamas, jamessuckling.com)
This is splendidly fruited and varietally expressive, showing cassis, violet, thyme, game and assorted nut aromas on the nose. The palate delivers terrific weight and fleshy texture, wonderfully framed by finely infused tannins, finishing sturdy and robust. At its best: now to 2034. Score - 94. (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Feb. 2024)
This is a very smart wine from a vintage which evolved into something pretty good. Bright red fruits on the nose with traces of dried herbs complementing the perfume. The colour is quite brilliant with red and crimson hues. The palate is more about savoury dried herbs. Has plenty of oak and powerful fruit. This still used Barossa clones in the main which have been gradually replaced. It was made in a more traditional manner. It's bright and alive with so much energy in the palate. A slightly chalky tannin dominance impacts the finish. Cellar 10 years. Score - 94. (Ray Jordan, rayjordanwine.com.au, undated)
A focused and textured syrah with dark cherries, violets, dried herbs and peppercorns. It's medium-bodied with chewy tannins. Spicy with a delicious stream of berries and a flavorful, persistent finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold [through 2030+]. Score - 91. (jamessuckling.com, June 5, 2025)
Fantastic bouquet and palate with layers of white fleshed orchard fruits and citrus, there's a sweet ripe lime quality and core mineral quality suggesting river stone and pebble. Complex, taut, dry and fruity led by flavours of grapefruit then apple and peach. The mineral suggestion carries through the palate seamlessly. The frame of acidity and fine fruit tannins along with lees and a touch of fruit spice offer complexity as well as texture. Delicious wine with best drinking from late 2025 through 2029+. Outstanding. Score - 95. (Cameron Douglas, MS, camdouglasms.com, Oct. 7, 2025)
This wine is sourced from Henry of Pelham's oldest vineyards, which date back more than a quarter century. It's an intense, powerful Pinot, with bright acidity bringing lift to a core of earthy, smoky dark fruit. Pair with roast chicken or mushroom risotto.
Stylish and enticing, the wine shows perfumed aromas of dark cherry, plum, thyme and hazelnut with a floral overtone. It's beautifully weighted on the palate with refined texture and plush mouthfeel, finishing persistent and polished. The wine combined stunning fruit purity with seductive complexity, making it engaging and highly appealing. At its best: now to 2032. Score - 95. (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Aug. 2023)
Sourced from the colluvial soils of Los Lingues close to the foothills of the Andes, this is a Carmenère that benefits from diurnal variation according to Juan Francisco Calderón. Intensely perfumed and engaging, it has rocket and basil aromas, textured, palate-coating tannins and a palate of bramble and dark chocolate supported by acidity. Drink date: 2025-2030. Score - 92. (timatkin.com, Chile Special Report 2025)
A 50/50 blend of Riesling and Vidal that offers abundant peach, apple and citrus. Balanced and zesty, with excellent freshness and drive. A versatile, food-friendly wine that will pair well with spicy seafood or medium cheeses.
This Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer blend starts with a chiselled complexity on the nose that recalls candied lemon, lychee, Mirabelle and apricot. That intriguing scent leads to a luminous and faintly Cabernet-Franc-spiced entry. Then suddenly, there's apricot-lemon-Mirabelle again with a slight cherry-blackcurrant undertow. Close your eyes and you'd think this was a rosé. A little strawberry-rose flourish emerges on the finish, too. This wine gets better with each sip. Score - 92. (Carolyn Evans Hammond, Toronto Star, Oct. 16, 2025)
A bright red with firm, integrated tannins that provide length and focus. It's medium-bodied with citrus and berry character and excellent length. I like it now, but give it two or three years to show its full potential. Same quality as 2019? Best after 2027. Score - 95. (jamessuckling.com, Sept. 24, 2024)
Quite discreet aromatically, then punchy tannins come in on the intense attack, really quite leathery and tannic, with high acidity - this will take time. Earthy black cherry, with quite clay-like tannins. Makes a big impression. 100% in foudres. Drinking window: 2029-2037. Score - 91. (Matt Walls, decanter.com, Nov. 20, 2023)
60% Grenache, 40% Syrah. Complex nose with black fruit compote, tapenade, savoury spice and garrigue notes. Lovely tannic texture with vibrancy and power. Score - 92. (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2025)
Henry of Pelham was one of the first wineries to plant Mosel Riesling vines in Ontario. They did so with research and care, which is clearly reflected in the wines they produce. This fine example is crisp, balanced and aromatic, with grapefruit, lemon, peach, tangy lime and a long finish. Sip with glazed ham or coconut shrimp.
Hints of tobacco and bay leaves to the spiced cherry and blackcurrant fruit. Rich, fleshy and fruity on the palate, with a medium to full body and soft tannins. Drink now and enjoy. Score - 91. (Claire Nesbitt, jamessuckling.com, March 1, 2024)
From 45+-year-old-vines, this wine is quite concentrated, ripe and lush, with food-friendly acidity and a gorgeous texture supporting the generous apple, citrus, melon, and refined seashell minerality. Classic. Sip or pair with oysters, smoked trout, or vegan fish and chips.
From one of Niagara's most reliable premium producers, this characterful, consistent, charming Cabernet Franc is ripe and concentrated, with generous blueberry, black fruit, cassis, forest floor, roasted red pepper, savoury herbs, earth, coffee, and lifted mint tones. Polished and enjoyable, it's drinking beautifully now and will continue to evolve into the mid 2030s.
This wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (47%), Merlot (30%) and Syrah (23%) all sourced from family vineyards in Osoyoos and Penticton. It delivers enticing fruit aromas, intense sweet-toned fruit (although it's very dry), menthol spice, and a long finish.[National Wine Awards of Canada did not include a tasting note.] Score - 92. (National Wine Awards of Canada, 2025)