This wine was bought by my friend
An. Recently returned from abroad, she has made the best of her summer
exploring Ontario and got this wine while camping near Georgian Bay (thus the
name). The grapes grow on the shores there, which is fairly north and a cold
climate for grape growing and so there are only 2 wineries in the region. The
bottle says it should be fresh and fragrant and we should taste pears, apples,
stone fruits, and citrus, which makes sense because this is a region that is
famous for apple and pear growing, not grape growing. The winery in fact also
makes hard pear and apple ciders. This wine was quite tasty, but also comes
with a cautionary tale about wine tasting. If you taste too many, you may not
end up with what you remember when you get home, so while An generally doesn’t
drink sweet wines, that’s what we got! Thankfully I, A, enjoy sweet wines, so
cheers to An and welcome home! This wine is available at the LCBO for $15.95 a bottle, so is a great way to try wine from a colder climate.
K – This wine is a little on the
sweet side for me. I bet it has a sugar content of around 2, which is sweet for
me since I usually drink 0s or drier wines.
An – This wine is much lighter
smelling than red wines, and isn’t as grapey. It is a little bit citrusy. It is
sweet, but also not sweet, because it has a bit of a tart aftertaste. It is
sweet when it hits your tongue, but not sweet when you swallow it. I liked it
with cheese, and it smoothed some of the tartness.
A – This is a very clear wine and
the fruity sweet smell was so strong I could smell it across the tables. It is
a very light tasting wine that has a bit of a tart aftertaste. It tastes good
on its own or with cheese. But I would not drink it with something too heavy,
like a roast or a curry, because it is quite light and I think strong foods
would overwhelm it. It is great cold on a hot day and is mostly citrusy with a
bit of apple as well. Good if you like fruitier wines like a Riesling or a
gewürztraminer.
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