This is a very impressive, intense yet well balanced, off-dry riesling that leads with a very lifted nose of peach mango, lemon blossom, riesling's distinctive petrol and perfumed linden blossom. It is medium weight with vibrant acidity perfectly pitched against some residual sugar. A touch of CO2 also adds life. But it is the fruit intensity and outstanding length that is most impressive and earns the rating. Tasted July 2025 Score - 93. (David Lawrason, winealign.com)
Niagara-on-the-Lake has growing conditions similar to those of Bordeaux, which is why the region lends itself to excellent, elegant red blends built around Cabernet or Merlot. This one is mainly Merlot with splashes of free-run Syrah and Malbec. It offers bright red cherry, raspberry, blueberry and graphite with a touch of smoked cinnamon, all lifted by brilliant acidity. Savour with pasta featuring eggplant and mushroom.
The Vantage wines are a new collection from Ferox. The red is a multi-vintage blend of Zweigelt, Merlot, Syrah, Malbec and Cabernet Franc from the 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 vintages. It's complex and rich, with blueberry, plum, blackberry, cranberry, black pepper, and garden herbs. This fruity, food-friendly, exciting, dynamic wine will pair with a wide range of foods from chicken wings to grilled lamb.