Speck Family Reserve
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From our oldest Estate vineyards in the Short Hills Bench, in most cases shovel planted by the Speck Bros starting in 1988, these wines are composed from our most interesting vineyards. Many enjoy the most southern exposure in Niagara. All are clonally selected vines except in a few special cases where the plantings are old enough to predate this practice, making these unique vineyard blocks an opportunity to add qualities that cannot easily be reproduced.
Rigorous sorting and the finest wood aging where appropriate is followed by tastings where the final seal of approval must be given by the family. From harvest to bottle these wines take 2-3 years and are cropped at levels in the 1-2 bottle per vine range (approximately 2 tonnes per acre).
2010 Chardonnay, Speck Family Reserve
“The Burgundian nose on this Niagara chardonnay shows immediate promise: flint, pear, vanilla, red apple and a hint of white pepper are all in there. There’s great vibrancy on the medium-bodied palate, with lemon acidity working well with soft peach and apple flavours and providing some length on the finish.” 90 points – Rhys Pender, [...]
2010 Riesling, Speck Family Reserve
Bronze Winner (Riesling Dry) at the 2011 Intervin Wine Awards Bronze (2011) – Wine Access Canadian Wine Awards This is the third Riesling from Henry of Pelham to be produced at our highest level of commitment and quality, the Speck Family Reserve series (first was in 2002) We have been producing Riesling wines from this [...]
2007 Pinot Noir, Speck Family Reserve
This wine displays wonderful concentration of dense brambly fruit (raspberry, blackberry and currant) while the palate shows staunch structure within a velvet glove and a finish that though satisfying and long, is merely hinting at the complexity and pleasure once it has aged.
2010 Cabernet-Merlot, Speck Family Reserve
“From both estate and purchased fruit in the hot 2007 vintage, Niagara cab-merlots don’t come much bigger than this. Shows a terrific Bordeaux (Graves-like) nose of black currants, cedar, thyme and lightly smoky notes from 20 months in French Oak. It’s medium full-bodied, with mid-palate elegance, firm acidity and considerable tannin. Very good to excellent [...]
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