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Niagara Peninsula - Vinemount Ridge Appellation
CALAMUS ESTATE WINERY, Jordan, Niagara
Beginning with its early vintages, CALAMUS wines have been very well received by customers, wine critics and restaurants. Each vintage has produced award winning wines. With a total of 32 acres of planted vineyards CALAMUS ESTATE WINERY grows Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Vidal, Gewürztraminer, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir. Their 100% VQA wines are preserved with screw caps, a superior closure for preserving wine quality, freshness and longevity. Voted one of the top 10 wineries at the 2010 Intervin competition.
2007 StarStruck Sparkling Wine
"A methode traditionnelle Sekt style sparkling wine" made from 100% Riesling with 12% alcohol. Pear, citrus aromas and on the palate, Bright acidity |
$19.95 |
12/750ml |
2010 Pinot Gris
Layers of honey, peach & apricot .Nice tangy acidity balances the sweetness |
$17.00 |
12/750ml |
2008 VR Riesling
Bronze Medal Winner – 2010 Canadian Wine Awards. Silver medal – 2010 Intervin.
Vinemount Ridge sub-appellation is the Mecca of Canadian Riesling. “Off dry, honey, lively acidity to balance sweetness – Outstanding.” – Tony Aspler |
$16.00 |
12/750ml |
2010 Calamus White
85% Riesling 10% Chardonnay 5% Gewürztraminer. Ripe McIntosh apple and pineapple, well balanced, lengthy finish with caramel notes. “Once again one of the best 'house whites' you can buy. The zest of Riesling, a bit of Chard richness and a whiff of the exotic flavours of Gewürztraminer. Everyday white doesn't get much more delicious.” Billy Munnelly - May 2011 |
$13.00 |
12/750ml |
2008 Barrel Aged Chardonnay
Aged in French oak barrels for 14 months. Aromas of spice, caramel and subtle fruit. Mouth filling, lengthy finish, spice and caramel on the palatte. ” Deftly crafted, dry, midweight, creamy in texture, and a velvet finish” 4 Stars – Winecurrent |
$17.00 |
12/750ml |
2009 Gewurztraminer
Bronze medal – 2010Canadian Wine Awards. Silver Medal – 2010 Intervin. Classic lychee fruit, ripe melon, floral (rose petal). Good mouth feel, balanced, peach, apricot, and lychee. “ Spicy, aromatic, dry lychee flavour; good length”. Very Good - Tony Aspler.
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$15.00 |
12/750ml |
2008 Semi Sweet Riesling
Aromas of pineapple, sweet clover and faint petrol . Refreshing citrus acidity, finishes with notes of green apple. “Full on the palate with good mouth feel and decent length” – Tony Aspler. “A boatload of succulent fruit flavours, nicely textured” – Vic Harradine. |
$15.00 |
12/750ml |
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged 18 months in French oak barrels. Ruby red with aromas of plum and blackberry. Supple mouth feel, cherry, blackberry, cranberry, hint of white pepper. |
$19.75 |
12/750ml |
2008 Calvin’s Cab
85% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon from 12 year old vines. Cherry with light vanilla notes along with subdued earthiness. Mellow tannins and raspberry, cherry flavours mid-palate |
$14.00 |
12/750ml |
2008 Calamus Red
53% Cabernet Sauvignon. 27% Cabernet Franc, 20% Merlot aged 24 months in French and American oak. Cherry, vanilla and blackberry aromas. Ripe current and blackberry with moderate tannins. “A medium weight red blend with currants, black cherry, blackberry, mocha and soft oak on the nose. It’s a pleasurable sipper, but made in a lighter style with soft tannins and fruit forward flavours” Rick Van Sickle - Feb 2011 |
$16.00 |
12/750ml |
2009 Calamus Pinot Noir (NEW)
Stainless steel fermented, aged in French oak barrels for 8 months. Cherry and vanilla aromas. Cherry, cranberry, youthful tannins, earthiness. |
$22.00 |
12/750ml |
2007 Meritage
Bronze Medal – 2010 Canadian Wine Awards.
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot aged 22 months in a combination of new and reconditioned French oak barrels. Deep ruby colour with aromas of smoke, dark chocolate, blackberry and vanilla. Dark fruit, herbs and spice on the palate |
$27.00 |
12/750ml |
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