In Ontario, Canada it is Niagara that garners most of the attention of its liquor monopoly the Liquor Control Board of Ontario in chatter and on its retail shelves. But head east of Toronto about the same distance Niagara is west of Toronto and you arrive at yet another wine district Prince Edward County or “The County” where Closson Chase is a powerhouse of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
The oak is gentle as aged in French oak barrels only 10% of which were new.
We try a Closson Chase 2021 Vineyard Chardonnay of which 1,100 cases were made.
Aroma: On the tropical side with pineapple, mango, guava, pear, apple and banana. A touch of crushed limestone.
Palate: Good solid straight at you Chardonnay. Clean, dense and true to a Cool Climate Chardonnay. Apple and pear predominate leaving behind the tropical fruits. Short, clean and uncomplicated finish. You couldn’t ask for much better of a basic well-made Chardonnay. Moderate finish.
Personality: I am a solid Chardonnay and VQA Prince Edward County therefore truly local. You really can’t go wrong with me.
Food Match: Local bay of Quinte pickerel foil wrapped on the BBQ with local potatoes baked on the grill and perhaps some of the best corn on the cob from The County!
Cellarbility: Enjoy with a 2025 New Year’s Eve pescatarian dinner and go no further.
RKS 2025 Canadian Wine Rating: 90/100. Wine Align Community Score 90.
(Closson Chase 2021 Vineyard Chardonnay, VQA Prince Edward County, Closson Chase Vineyards, Hillier, Ontario, 750 mL, 12.5%).
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