RKS 2025 CANADIAN Wine: CREW 2018 Grand CREW from the Land Beyond

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There is some mighty fine wine being produced in the Lake Erie North Shore appellation in Ontario which the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) habitually ignores except for its tokenism in its inventory. Disservice to Ontario vintners and to residents of Ontario. As far as the LCBO treats Lake Erie North Shore it is way out there in the Land Beyond.

Colchester Ridge Estate Winery in Harrow, Ontario has a knack for Cabernet Sauvignon. It was their legendary 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon that “spoke to me” that yes Ontario can produce top notch Cabernet Sauvignons but they are difficult to find.

With high hopes may I introduce you to a 2018 Grand CREW Cabernet Sauvignon? You might want to move fast as 110 cases were made.

Aroma: Blueberry, cassis, blackberry with some dark chocolate.

Palate: Firm tannins in this full-bodied wine. Blueberry, red currant, dried sweetened cranberry with a tiny sour cherry twist early in the long finish. Best consumed with food.

Personality: With many Michigonians visiting me at Colchester Ridge Estate Winery and liking me should I visit President Trump as a goodwill ambassador? But if he treats me like he did Zelensky I’m walking out.

Food Match: Grass Fed Black Angus burger.

Cellarbility: Might soften a bit through 2028. 

Price: $40.

RKS 2025 CANADIAN Wine Rating: 93/100.

(CREW 2018 Grand CREW Cabernet Sauvignon, VQA Lake Erie North Shore, Colchester Ridge Estate Winery, Harrow, Ontario, 750 mL, 14.5%).

Published by Robert K Stephen (CSW)

Robert K Stephen writes about food ,drink, travel, film, and lifestyle issues. He also has published serialized novels "Life at Megacorp", "Virus # 26, "Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog" and "The Penniless Pensioner" Robert was the first associate member of the Wine Writers’ Circle of Canada. He also holds a Mindfulness Certification from the University of Leiden and the University of Toronto. Be it Spanish cured meat, dried fruit, BBQ, or recycled bamboo place mats, Robert endeavours to escape the mundane, which is why he has established this publication. His motto is, "Have Story, Will Write."

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