Closson Chase Vineyards
Three wines from Closson Chase, one of Prince Edward County’s most esteemed — and pioneering — wineries. This is cool climate winemaking at its best, where conscientious vineyard management yields tiny quantities of characterful wines, each one a unique beauty.
Closson Chase K.J Watson Pinot Gris 2018
VQA Four Mile Creek, $22.95
Perfumed but restrained, with apple, pear, pineapple, hay and white
flowers. Dry and minearally, with tree fruit and juicy green apple and a
honeysuckle finish. Great with seafood ceviche, fish taco, asparagus risotto.
South Clos Chardonnay 2017
VQA Prince Edward County, $39.95
Fragrant of wildflower meadow, with herbs, citrus and vanilla. Supple and
elegant, with fruit galore: apple, lemon/lime, pineapple, and sweet oak
spice. Long finish. Perfect with grilled white fish, Cornish hen, rack of lamb.
2015 Churchside Pinot Noir
VQA Prince Edward County, $44.95
Complex with layers of fruit and spice: cherries, plum, pomegranate, along
with earthy smoke and baking spice. Bright, pretty, bold and ageworthy.
Serve with beef carpaccio or tartare, duck breast or grilled wild salmon.