Meldville Impromptu, VQA Niagara Peninsula, 2021

Another small batch – only 600 bottles of Syrah with a dash of Petit Verdot and Malbec. Deep ruby in the glass. A medium-plus intensity on the nose with lifted, toffee, ripe bell pepper, pencil lead-and-shavings aromas, then hints of cooked beetroot in the background. A honey note appears with airing. On the palate, it shows medium acidity, is dry and has a medium-plus extract and powdery tannins for an overall medium-plus body impression. It displays a medium length and fruit with pencil shavings, red plum and pit, toffee, cooked beetroot and medium, powdery finish. 2024-26–IR