Henry Of Pelham Speck Family Reserve Pinot Noir 2019, Sustainable, VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Critic Reviews (6)
Average final score from judges at the 2021 National Wine Awards of Canada. Tasted blind October 2021.
From the oldest blocks of pinot on the property, 25-30 year old vines, aged in one and two year-old French oak. Quite...
Vines upwards of 30 years of age provide the drupe and great Scott (or Speck) fruit it is indeed for what is almost...
A subtle toasty, sweet spice overlay adds nuance to dark summer berries. The oak is judicious and never overwhelms...
A rich and silky pinot noir that has mellowed with time in bottle. Well-crafted and features good depth of flavour,...
This is a slightly reserved but correct Niagara pinot with typical, fairly complex strawberry/cherry fruit and well...