While researching wineries I should visit in the Niagara region, I came across Kew Vineyards Estate Winery, which is a little east of Thirty Bench Wine Makers, and specializes in sparkling wine, I had to visit. Their original 1975 plantings are among the oldest in the region. They have a classy, Old World feel wine tasting room, and make their Traditional sparkling wines using Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, just like in Champagne. I can recommend any of these sparkling wines. All are very good quality. Let me tell you about them.
My Wine Tasting Notes Kew Vineyards sparkling wines in order of tasting notes left to right
Kew Vineyards Tradition 2017 – Made with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes. It has a medium clear pear skin colour. Small bubbles. Medium intensity aromas of brioche, toast, and apples. Elegant aromas. Medium body with a mix of tiny creamy and biting bubbles. Dry with crisp apple flavour. Medium plus acidity. Light pepperiness and toast. A quality wine.
Kew Vineyards Blanc de Blancs 2017 – Made solely with Chardonnay grapes. This sparkling wine has a medium-plus intensity lemon colour. Tiny bubbles in the glass. Very light aromas of toast and apples. Medium-plus body with lots of tiny biting and creamy bubbles. Pears, apples and some sweet spices on the palate. This wine has a creamy texture. Dry with medium-plus acidity. Medium length.
Kew Vineyards Blanc de Noirs 2017 – From the winery, “The
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