Year in Review: 50 standout Canadian wines of ’24

Welcome to the fourth edition of our 50 Standout Canadian Wines! Over the years, this list has grown to truly capture the essence of Canada’s vibrant and diverse wine industry. Last year, we took a bold step in expanding the selection to include British Columbia alongside Ontario. This year, we’re thrilled to go even further, showcasing wines from Nova Scotia and Quebec—making this our first truly coast-to-coast celebration of Canadian winemaking excellence.

With hundreds of wines tasted from across the country, our editorial team—Principal Editor Carmelo Giardina, Contributing Editor Leah Spooner, and Regional Editor for Eastern Canada Alana Lapierre—has worked to handpick 50 wines that stood out for their quality, uniqueness and ability to tell the story of their regions.

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It’s important to note that while many of these wines are made in limited quantities and may not be available in every market, this list is not just a shopping guide. Instead, it’s a reflection of the wineries and winemakers we’re most excited about right now—a snapshot of Canada’s growing potential and extraordinary talent.

As always, these wines are not ranked; instead, they’re presented in random order. Cheers to this list of wines that inspired us in 2024.

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L’Acadie Vineyards 2017 ‘Prestige’ Brut Estate

L’Acadie Vineyards has long been at the forefront of Nova Scotia’s sparkling wine scene, and their Prestige Brut Estate is a beautiful example of what this region can produce. Made from 100% estate-grown L’Acadie Blanc, this sparkling wine reflects the terroir of the Gaspereau Valley, with ancient seabed soils adding just a touch of salty minerality to the wine’s character. Aged for 60 months on lees, it combines layers of toast and brioche, citrus zest, and hints of stone fruit. L’Acadie Vineyards is Nova Scotia’s first certified organic winery and the first in North America to be certified under the Biocyclic Vegan Standard. – Alana Lapierre

Dobbin Estate 2020 “White Cap” Estate Riesling

This dry riesling, crafted entirely from estate-grown fruit, embodies elegance and balance. Delicate honeyed notes hint at further integration with time, while its precise acidity and restrained profile elevate it as a food-friendly wine rather than a casual summer sipper. Tasted alongside its sweeter “Black Cap” counterpart, this wine, guided by Peter Gamble and Ann Sperling, offers a refined expression of Niagara terroir, showcasing the winemaking duo’s dedication to crafting next-level quality wines. – Carmelo Giardina

Divergence 2022 Sauvignon Blanc

A single-vineyard sauvignon blanc that strikes attractive aromas of guava, honeysuckle and melon. The palate is brimming with complex intricacies that include sleek salinity streaming over pear, mineral notes, and gently woven oak. Refreshing acidity rounds out this well-balanced wine that concludes with a long finish. – Leah Spooner

Gray Monk 2020 Sparkling Brut Rosé

From the beautiful Gray Monk winery in British Columbia, this vibrant sparkling rosé is crafted in the traditional method and blends gamay noir, pinot noir, and pinot meunier. The wine delights with a fine, persistent mousse and a fresh, lively mouthfeel. Flavours of citrus, fresh oranges, and zesty orange peel dominate the palate, complemented by tiny bubbles that add an elegant texture. Only 1500 cases produced, this sparkling rosé is lively, flavourful, and perfect for celebratory occasions. – Carmelo Giardina

Bachelder 2021 ‘Wild West End’ Pinot Noir

From the far western edge of the Wismer-Parke Vineyard in Niagara’s Twenty Mile Bench, Bachelder’s Wild West End Pinot Noir showcases winemaker Thomas Bachelder’s understanding of each terroir. The vineyard’s unique clay and limestone soils contribute to the wine’s minerality and structure. Wildflowers, ripe berries, and forest floor are on the nose, followed by bright, juicy cherry and a hint of spice on the palate. In Thomas’s words, “A curious, compelling blend of flavours. Very nearly the child shining most brightly this vintage”. It is approachable and refined, with soft tannins and a vibrant, lengthy finish. This is a showcase Niagara cool-climate pinot. – Alana Lapierre

Mason Vineyard 2022 ‘The Matriarch’ Pinot Noir

This unfiltered pinot noir from the Twenty Mile Bench sub-appellation opens with a generously complex and desirable nose of violets, red cherry, earth, cedar and spice. A reverberating energy rings through the palate on savoury earthy notes matched with bright red fruit. Thin, but firm tannins show this wine is still very much in its youth which makes it an exciting sip now but will no doubt cellar beautifully over the next decade. Purchasing a few bottles to explore over time would be well worth it. – Leah Spooner

O’Rourke Family Estate 2020 Chardonnay

An exceptional northern Okanagan chardonnay showcasing Clone 96 fruit with 25% new oak aging. Its vibrant acidity, luminous colour, and impeccable structure reveal layers of charred and drying orchard fruit and a deftly nuanced oak influence. This is a pristine example of the region’s ability to produce world-class chardonnays, marrying freshness with complexity. A wine that commands attention for its purity and precision. – Carmelo Giardina

Domaine Queylus 2021 ‘La Grande Reserve’ Pinot Noir

This pinot noir from the Niagara Peninsula undergoes 100% wild fermentation and sees 18 months in French oak. The wine introduces itself with captivating red cherry, goji, and cedar aromas. Impeccably balanced in structure and flavour. Concentrated red fruit intermingle with sweet earthy notes. Graceful, and strong boned, with a dry, impactful finish. Drink now or cellar through 2031. – Leah Spooner

Avondale Sky 2019 Gris & Noir Brut Méthode Traditionnelle

I loved many of the wines I tasted in Nova Scotia this year. This one, though, threw me for a beautiful and unexpected loop. This is a beautifully crafted sparkling wine from Nova Scotia made using the traditional method. This blend of pinot gris and pinot noir has subtle notes of green apple and citrus on the nose, with hints of baked brioche from its extended (four years) time on lees. On the palate, it has bright acidity balanced by notes of stone fruit and a slight flinty finish. It’s one of the wines that beautifully captures the cool maritime climate of Nova Scotia for me, delivering freshness and elegance. Fun fact: the winery’s charming tasting room is housed in an 1837 church that was floated down the river to its current location in 2011. – Alana Lapierre

Kern and Co. 2020 ‘Willms Vineyard’ Gamay Noir

Produced from 1987-planted vines with 16% whole cluster fermentation, this gamay initially presents a fruit-forward profile but transforms into a complex, savoury delight after time to breathe. With 12.7% ABV, it strikes a graceful balance of ripe fruit and umami-driven earthiness. Winemaker Adam Kern’s challenge to revisit the wine revealed layers of depth and refinement, solidifying its status as a standout in Ontario’s 2020 vintage. – Carmelo Giardina

Mason Vineyard 2022 ‘The Landed’ Cabernet Franc

This is a gorgeous reflection of Twenty Mile Bench terroir with notes of black cherry, flint, earthy tones, and dried herbs on the nose and bright red fruit and juicy acidity on the palate. Finely structured tannins, a silky texture, and the region’s characteristic minerality shine through. Unfiltered, there’s complexity and purity, with a long, elegant finish that speaks to its aging potential. – Alana Lapierre

Leaning Post 2020 ‘Hemeris Vineyard’ Pinot Noir

This single-vineyard pinot noir comes from the Beamsville Bench sub-appellation and sees a 15-month aging period in French oak. Beautifully perfumed with an exceptionally enticing fragrances of bright red fruits and baking spices. A fine-boned framework of velvety tannings encapsulates its juicy acidity that gracefully spears through ripe raspberry and cinnamon. An impressionable chalky mouthfeel develops upon the mineral heartbeat of this wine and continues towards a long, satisfying finish. – LS

50th Parallel 2021 Riesling

Crafted in a dry style with low residual sugar, this riesling impresses with its textural elegance and balanced acidity. The palate reveals a soft, rounded mouthfeel with a drying finish, showcasing refined citrus and fruit flavours. A beautifully structured, silky wine that delivers grace and precision. – CG

Arrowleaf 2023 Petite Arvine

This rare and captivating wine, made from Switzerland’s ancient petite arvine variety, bursts with mouth-watering flavours of grapefruit, peach, passionfruit, and lemon-lime, grounded by a striking mineral core. Aged for nine months on lees in neutral oak puncheons, it boasts excellent structure, vibrant acidity, and layered complexity. From a 2017 planting in British Columbia, this remarkable wine is both unique and impeccably balanced, finishing at 13% abv with 1.8 g/L of RS. – CG

Westcott Vineyards 2023 Pinot Noir Rosé

This pinot noir rosé is cultivated from the Westcott estate vineyard in the Vinemount Ridge sub-appellation. Its dry palate proves exciting character and elegance with exuberant notes of fresh strawberries and maraschino cherry coupled with brilliant, balanced acidity. A flare of alluring, mineral-driven texture and flavour rush in and delightfully persists on a long finish. Amazing value that deems this rosé case-worthy! – LS

Vignoble Sugar Hill 2011 ‘La Cuvée Exceptionnelle’ Pelechacz

The Cuvée Exceptionnelle Pelechacz 2011 from Vignoble Sugar Hill is a traditional method sparkling wine crafted using 100% vidal grapes. Aged for an impressive 145 months on lees, this brut nature has depth and complexity. With aromas of baked apple, brioche, and citrus, super fine bubbles, and, on the palate, a rich, creamy texture from the extended aging – all balanced by vibrant acidity – it’s an elegant wine with a long, refined finish. It is a unique (and impressive) expression of the aging potential for Quebec sparkling wines (and a testament to the winemaker’s patience before releasing it). – AL

Benjamin Bridge 2016 Brut Reserve

The 2016 Benjamin Bridge Brut Reserve is made from 50% pinot noir and 50% chardonnay, sourced from the winery’s top-performing vineyard parcels. Aged on lees for over five years, winemaker Jean-Benoit Deslauriers described this wine as “unique and perfectly connected to place, a reflection of the region’s distinctive maritime terroir” during our tasting. The reserve nature of this cuvée comes from blending only their highest quality, “overachiever” barrels, adding complexity and depth. It shows a delicate balance of freshness, richness, and minerality. A standout in Canadian sparkling wines. – AL

Domaine Queylus 2021 ‘Tradition’ Cabernet Franc

This is a polished, medium-bodied cabernet franc crafted with a mere 9% merlot. It generously offers strawberry and pomegranate flavours with earthy undertones that kinetically glide on a silky palate. Fine-boned and restrained, with a mineral core that persists on a long finish. Excellent. – LS

80x Wine Company 2022 ‘When Pigs Fly’ Pinot Noir Rosé

Sourced from Vieni Vineyard in the Vinemount Ridge VQA sub-appellation, this rosé is reminiscent of Provence in its pale, rosy-peach hue. The nose entices with fresh aromas of strawberries, cherries, and grapefruit. On the palate, it delivers crisp acidity and refreshing flavours of red berries, balanced by a refined saline texture that lingers on a clean, elegant finish. A poised and vibrant wine that showcases precision and finesse. – CG

Vignoble l’Ardennais 2023 Tørst

The 2023 Tørst from Vignoble l’Ardennais is a fresh, fruit-forward red wine made from a blend of Chancellor and Frontenac Noir, two hybrid grape varieties well-suited to Quebec’s cooler climate. With vibrant acidity and notes of red berry, cherry, and violet on both the nose and the palate combined with structure and a small layer of darker fruit notes, it’s a wine that balances freshness and interest with a lively finish and a delicious ‘crunchiness,’ making it a light, easy-drinking red. The name “Tørst” (meaning “thirst” in Norwegian) reflects its character as a wine that’s both refreshing and quaffable. Consistently one of my favorite Quebec wines. – AL

Broken Stone Winery 2021 ‘County Grown’ Chardonnay

This Chardonnay is crafted with grapes selected from three different County vineyards: The King Eddie, The Applehouse, and The Kuepfer vineyards. This wine will draw you in with its’ seductive aromas of orchard fruit, flint and touch of woodsmoke. A symphony of complexities on the palate including pear, toffee, toasted marshmallow and mineral notes that are all enriched by a luxuriously creamy mouthfeel and brilliant acidity. Exceptional balance of expressing pure County fruit that was nestled in French oak for 10 months and leaves a satisfying, lengthy finish. A steal at this price! – LS

Dobbin 2020 “Black Cap” Dry Riesling

This elegant Riesling is crafted from a mix of estate-grown and locally sourced fruit, offering a plush and balanced mid-palate. A harmonious interplay of acidity and residual sugar brings vibrancy without overpowering the wine’s refined style. It stands out for its poise and sophistication, alongside the winery’s drier “White Cap” expression, making it a compelling and versatile offering. – CG

The Grange of Prince Edward 2023 Estate Series Pinot Gris

This vivacious pinot gris comes from the Isabella Block and Northfield Block of The Grange estate. Highly aromatic with attractive aromas of fresh nectarine, mandarins, gardenia and a spritz of lime. A very generous palate presents as medium-bodied with a viscous and creamy mouthfeel. It’s bursting with juicy peaches and brilliant minerality. A nip of white pepper comes in on a long, flavourful finish. Incredible value here! – LS

Pearl Morissette 2021 Madeline

Another striking example of Niagara cool-climate cabernet franc. Sourced from Twenty Mile Bench, this wine opens with ripe dark berries, cherry aromas, and a touch of earth and flint. It’s elegant and structured on the palate, with vibrant acidity, fine tannins, a smooth texture, and a long finish. Crafted with minimal intervention. – AL

Stratus 2022 Chardonnay ‘Amphora’

Stratus’ Amphora Chardonnay balances texture, restraint, and the unique benefits of clay amphora aging. Fresh, vibrant citrus, lemon zest, and orchard fruit on the nose, with bright acidity and a softer, more rounded mid-palate layered with delicate creamy and mineral nuances. The amphora aging allows for a slow oxygen exchange, showing the wine’s texture without the influence of oak. The result is a wine that feels textured yet restrained. It’s a chardonnay with cool climate freshness, complemented by a soft, elegant mouthfeel and a refined finish. – AL

Kern and Co 2018 ‘Rapanaro Vineyard’ Cabernet Franc

Sourced from the Creek Shore VQA sub-appellation, this 100% Cabernet Franc displays the essence of its clay, limestone, and silt-rich soils. At 13.9% abv, it delivers a textured, mineral-driven core with gravelly and clay-like flavours. Notes of black raspberry, graphite, and savoury reduction create depth and intrigue, while firm but approachable tannins promise graceful aging over the next decade. The long, satisfying finish makes this a standout expression of Cabernet Franc. – CG

Hessenland 2023 Chardonnay Cote Froide

The Cote Froide wine style from Huron County promotes zero oak aging for white wines, leaving a pure, unmasked representation of the regions fruit. Graceful aromas of white flowers and oats overlay lime and grapefruit. Nervy acidity and bright citrus flavours create an upbeat, energetic palate with palpable structure as it expands with a mineral mouthfeel and continues on a succulent, persistent finish. A widely appealing, fresh and thirst-quenching style! – LS

Domaine Bergeville 2021 L’Intégrale

From Domaine Bergeville in Quebec’s Eastern Townships, L’Intégrale 2021 is a sparkling wine crafted in the traditional method from estate-grown organic and biodynamic grapes (frontenac blanc, acadie blanc, st-pépin and frontenac gris). Bottled as a brut nature with zero dosage, it’s a beautiful expression of Quebec terroir that reflects both the winemakers’ precision and the Eastern Townships’ unique growing conditions. On the nose, it has aromas of green apple, melon, and toasted brioche, with subtle hints of toasted nuts and a touch of flinty minerality. The palate is vibrant, with fine bubbles and bright acidity, citrus and orchard fruit notes, a clean, mineral-driven finish, and layered complexity. Developed in partnership with restaurant sommeliers, it’s an elegant and refined sparkling wine and the perfect accompaniment to any celebration. – AL

Hidden Bench 2020 Terroir Caché

From the stellar 2020 Ontario vintage, this Bordeaux-inspired red blend delivers elegance and balance. Dominated by Merlot, with supporting roles played by Cabernet Franc and Malbec, the wine offers a harmonious blend of dark fruit, integrated structure, and subtle oak influences. A refined and satisfying expression of the region’s potential in a great vintage. – CG

Westcott Vineyards 2020 ‘Estate’ Pinot Noir

Immediately upon opening this pinot boasts a seductive perfume of maraschino cherry dusted with vanilla and cinnamon. Light-bodied, with notes of sour cherry, dried flowers, and fall leaves. Great acid, and we can’t leave out the woodsy and mineral aspects that correspond in perfect parallel. A long, black tea finish. – LS

Leaning Post 2021 Chardonnay

This is an unfiltered, Niagara chardonnay that sees 10 months in French oak. It boasts a luxurious, creamy palate ribbed with delectable mineral undertones. Lemon drop and walnut perfectly coddled in remnants of sweet oak and refreshed with ripe, cool-climate acidity. Ringing in every aspect that makes this grape a champion of the region, before a long, satisfying finish. – LS

Domaine St-Jacques Brut Méthode Traditionnelle

A blend of 50% chardonnay and 50% vidal, the Brut Méthode Traditionnelle from Domaine St-Jacques is a sparkling wine that reflects a beautifully linear and precise Quebec sparkling wine. Combining hybrid and vinifera grape varieties, made in the traditional champagne method, and aged on lees for 24 months, this wine has notes of green apple, white tea, and a hint of toast. With bright acidity and fine bubbles, it’s refreshing, elegant, and a go-to local wine that I (almost) always have on hand. – AL

Black Bank Hill 2021 Syrah

Fermented with ambient yeasts and aged for 17 months in seasoned French oak, this deep purple Syrah showcases aromas of blackberry, dark raspberry, black and red pepper, cedar, and oak spice. The palate offers savoury notes of dark berries, sour cherry, olive, and umami, all underscored by a gravelly texture. Full-bodied with remarkable freshness and energy, this Syrah has the structure and potential to age beautifully for years to come. – CG

Redstone 2023 Redfoot Viognier

This vibrant viognier is marked by its fresh and lively character. A third of the wine was aged in older puncheons, contributing subtle textural depth and nuance. The palate delivers bright, concentrated flavours with a satisfying presence, making it a flavourful and beautifully balanced white wine. – CG

Last House 2022 ‘Electrum’ Chardonnay

The second vintage and perhaps more serious version of this is a skin-fermented white made with 100% chardonnay from the Last House estate vineyard. Nineteen days of skin contact produces the wildy complex aromas of turmeric, pineapple, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg that are reigned back on the palate as they become embodied in a soothing blanket of soft, microfiber tannins with warm citrus and butter notes. An approachable orange wine that provides an unlimited list of pairing options. – LS

Blomidon Estate 2016 Brut Reserve

A solid and delicious example of what Nova Scotia can produce in sparkling wines. Made entirely from estate-grown chardonnay, this vintage benefitted from a long, warm growing season followed by a cool ripening period. Aged for over four years on lees, it has layers of citrus, zest, stone fruit, and slight notes of toasted nuts, with a creamy texture and a bright, saline finish. The vineyard’s proximity to the sea gives the wine a distinct maritime character, making it refreshing and complex – a gorgeous sparkling wine and expression of Nova Scotia terroir. – AL

Flat Rock Cellars 2021 Nadja’s Vineyard Riesling

An ever-consistent standout, this riesling displays exceptional acidity and textural balance. Notes of flinty minerality and vibrant lemon dominate the mid-palate, while the finish is crisp and clean. From a celebrated vineyard block, this wine remains a benchmark for Ontario riesling. – CG

Rosehall Run 2021 ‘JCR’ Pinot Noir

This beloved pinot noir is sourced from old vines from three different blocks on the Rosehall Run estate. Fermented in stainless steel and held in French oak for 16 months prior to release. The ongoing attractive arrangement on the nose of roses, red and sour cherry, cinnamon and fall leaves can have one fixated before even taking the first sip. It offers a layered depth on the palate of elegant red fruit and woodsy characteristics combined with textural minerality and captivating tension. A wine I personally look forward to year after year. – LS

Geneviève Thisdel 2023 En Roue Libre Blanc

A blend of vidal and pinot gris, En Roue Libre Blanc is fresh and vibrant with bright citrus and fall apple notes, balanced by a crisp acidity that makes this wine food-friendly and dangerously drinkable. Geneviève Thisdel’s winemaking expertise, honed in both Quebec and Beaujolais, shines through here. (Choosing one of her wines was a tough call; her Rouge 2023, made with marquette and pinot, is another favourite). – AL

Lailey 2021 Zweigelt ‘Lailey Vineyard’

From a single vineyard in the Niagara River sub-appellation comes this zweigelt, a grape that is scarcely planted in Canada. Light to medium-bodied, this vegan-friendly wine portrays juicy notes of red cherry and raspberries, with an accompanying subtle sweet oak spice derived from the 11 months of French oak treatment. A wonderful balance of flavours and a pinch of intrigue for good measure. – LS

Benjamin Bridge Nova 7

This Nova Scotian Benjamin Bridge signature, Nova 7, is comprised of muscat, ortega, riesling, geisenheim, l’acadie, vidal, and petite pearl. A dazzling, palest-of-pink, hue and fine effervescence are a window to what it offers – a delicate, mineral-driven wonderment of florals and summer strawberries. Juicy acidity balances the sweetness with the likeness of the tartness within a fully ripe raspberry. Incredible structure and length. – LS

Gray Monk 2022 Pinot Blanc

Bright and refreshing, this pinot blanc opens with lovely pear and green apple aromas. On the palate, subtle saline undertones are complemented by hints of ripe peach toward the finish. The wine’s smooth texture and clean acidity make it an effortlessly enjoyable and balanced expression. – CG

Lightfoot & Wolfville 2022 ‘Terroir Series’ Gamay

From a single acre of organically and biodynamically farmed vines at their Oak Island Vineyard, this shows vibrant notes of blackberry, violets, and crushed herbs with a peppery, mineral-driven palate. It’s fresh, structured, and light-bodied, with a mineral backbone and soft tannins. I’m a big fan of their wines and winemaking approach, and their Terroir Series always reflects a strong sense of place, with their gamay and Kékfrankos being personal favorites. (Sidenote: the Terroir Series label artwork, by artist Chad Michael, makes my ‘Top Labels of 2024’ list. It’s symbolic and illustrates the vineyard’s connection to the land and biodynamic farming practices). – AL

Blank Bank Hill 2021 Viognier

This comes from the Lincoln Lakeshore sub-appellation of Niagara. It exhibits tempting aromas of almond and peaches that leads to a palate with appetizing viscosity and is balanced nicely with refreshing acidity. Apple and mandarin notes add more complexity towards a persistent finish. – LS

Pearl Morissette 2021 ‘Black Ball’ Riesling

This is a beautiful expression of Ontario riesling. Fermented with indigenous yeast in neutral foudres, this wine shows bright citrus, green apple, and a distinctive flinty minerality. Bone dry with razor-sharp acidity, it has layers of complexity, and its extended lees contact adds depth to the finish. Unfiltered and unfined, Black Ball is a unique (and discussion-provoking) wine with aging potential (not that I would have the patience to). As a close friend says, it is a wine that challenges one’s palate and accompanies deep conversations. – AL

50th Parallel 2023 Sparkling Brut

A delightful tri-blend of pinot auxerrois, riesling, and chardonnay musqué, this sparkling wine brims with freshness. On the nose, vibrant aromas of ripe melon, orchard fruits, and apple blossom lead into a palate bursting with flavours of melon, crisp apple, and a touch of caramel. The balance of freshness and texture makes this an outstanding, versatile sparkler. – CG

Lieux Communs Mondes 2022

From urban winery Lieux Communs in Montreal, Mondes 2022 is a light red wine crafted from a co-fermentation of Niagara sourced old De Chaunac and Vidal vines. Fermented and aged in neutral barrels with no additives, it’s beautifully expressed (and reminiscent of Trousseau, as the winemakers note). It has ripe red berries, tart cherry, and violet on the nose, complemented by subtle notes of cracked pepper and all-spice. The palate has vibrant acidity, with flavors of fresh red berries and a delicate spiciness, leading to a clean, mineral-driven finish. It’s a wine that reflects Niagara’s terroir and the innovative spirit of Lieux Communs. – AL

Hidden Bench 2022 Chardonnay Béton

This unoaked chardonnay offers bright citrus and green apple aromas, with a clean, mineral-driven palate. The 18 months in concrete add a creamy texture and mid-palate weight, enhancing its complexity. Fresh acidity and a long, slightly saline finish make it both vibrant and elegant. A refined, Chablis-inspired chardonnay with depth and precision. – CG

Lightfoot & Wolfville 2021 ‘Terroir Series’ Kékfrankos

Also grown, as with their Terroir Series Gamay, in their organic and biodynamic Oak Island Vineyard, Lightfoot & Wolfville’s 2021 Terroir Series Kékfrankos has bright cherry and blackberry notes framed by fresh acidity and soft tannins. Kékfrankos, a red grape variety known as Blaufrankisch in Austria and Lemberger in Germany, is relatively rare in Canada. Intensely pigmented and originating from Central Europe, it thrives in the cool climate of the Annapolis Valley and truly shines in this wine. – AL

Flat Rock Cellars 2020 Gravity Pinot Noir

This expressive pinot noir offers a distinct mineral-driven palate with notes of crushed rock and a subtle spicy bite, indicative of its terroir. Tannins are present but will soften beautifully over the next 1-2 years, enhancing the wine’s already impressive structure. The 2020 vintage reveals the variety’s finesse, showing that this Pinot Noir is reaching its stride with elegance and precision. – CG