Fielding Estate 2006 Red Conception - 86pts

Fielding Estate Winery 2006 Red Conception (Beamsville Bench – Ontario)

Decanted: 0 hr

Cost: $19.00

Tasting notes: A very nice blended red. The nose is cherry, and caramel. The palate is smooth and tastes of cherry and vanilla with a full mouth feel. The finish was long and enjoyable.

Fielding is a great winery in the Beamsville Bench with exquisite views of vineyards, lake Ontario, and the Toronto skyline on the horizon. The whites were exceptional at this winery and reasonably priced. This red was one of their standouts and at $19 could be on the regular rotation. While there was not really an Icon Investment Grade wine in the flight, Fielding had a great list of quality wines and the staff at the winery were extremely nice. Definitely worth visiting. This wine was tasted twice at the Ahmic Lake cottage, both times with family and good friends. Once on the beach by itself while looking over the lake and the second time paired with apple pie and ice cream. Both pairings were great. - HC

Pilliterri Gewurztaminer - Riesling 2007 - 81pts

Pilliterri 2007 Gewurztraminer - Riesling (Niagara-On-The-Lake – Ontario).

Decanted: 0 hr

Cost: $13.00 (LCBO Liqour Store)

Tasting notes: A reasonable priced and decent white. The nose is leechee and pear. The palate is fruit forward and sweet. The finish is nectarine.

The winery was enjoyable and the tour was informative. Pillitterri has been an institution in the Niagara wine region and they are known for their ice wines. I enjoyed this wine with family at the cottage. We had just spent three days doing wine tours, family reunions, and other family functions. It was time for some relaxation. We paired this nicely with schnitzel while watching the sunset over the lake. The clouds in the sky were fluffy, the water calm and leaves russelling. The Great Lake Swimmers were playing in the background. What an awesome start to the vacation. 82 pts.