Henry Of Pelham Cuvée Catharine Carte Blanche Estate Blanc De Blanc 2012, Traditional Method, VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Escarpment
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Critic Reviews (5)
Average final score from judges at the 2017 National Wine Awards of Canada. Tasted blind June 2017.
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A rich, creamy and silky textured wine with complex lees notes, lemon, and nectarine fruit and a long crisp finish.
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The latest release of Henry of Pelham's top sparkling cuvée, pure chardonnay, is appealingly mature and biscuity,...
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The 2012 vintage was warmer in Niagara, but this seems to have nicely held onto its acidity. It is 100% chardonnay...
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Reserved for Ontario sparkling but indicative of a bench-steppe foothills style because it just has that spark. Very...
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Community Reviews (2)
The 2012 vintage of this Niagara classic Chardonnay sparkler starts off reductive with some onion skin aromas that blow off with some time in the glass. Complexity abounds, mostly citrus fruit, a hint of bitter, minerality, secondary and tertiary aromas including toasty bread and leesy honey. Persistent fine bubbles, vibrant acidity all nicely integrated and balanced with a long finish. Well done. Aug. 2018.
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100% estate grown Chardonnay, partially barrel-fermented and then aged for 5 years in bottle before being disgorged, this has medium-high intensity aromas that are bready, nutty and lemony. On the palate, it's medium-full bodied with citrus and biscuity flavours, a hint of sweetness that's balanced by lively acids and bright mousse. The finish is long, clean, and dry with hints of mineral. Tasted Apr/2017.
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