(June 8, 2016) … Last night of the All Canadian Wine Championship judging and I pull out three wines from Ontario, all 9+ years old to see how in the world they have stood up … let’s kick this tasting off with Pinot:
Rosehall Run 2007 Pinot Noir, Rosehall Vineyard … this was a favourite of mine many years ago – I remember fondly drinking almost the whole bottle before realizing I needed something to eat; now 9 years form vintage date and I’m looking at light, slightly earthy notes with sour raspberry and cherry, acidity still impresses; the finish comes across as a little pruney but this is still a good wine.
Rosehall Run 2007 Cabernet Franc, Cold Creek … Another Prince Edward County wine with 9 years on it: still alive and fresh-feeling; good tobacco, black raspberry, a little smoky, but still some spice especially on the finish.
Pelee Island 2002 Late Harvest Scheurebe … this half bottle has been sitting in my cellar for far too long, or so I thought, but it still has some really interesting character, which I did not expect. There’s some petrol right off the top but also apricot, spiced marzipan, and yet still shows an element of freshness … truly the most surprising bottle of the night.
Original Reviews:
Rosehall 2007 Pinot Noir
Rosehall 2007 Cab Franc
Pelee 2002 Scheurebe