Kwaf Wine Subscription Features: February and April 2021
Another exciting month has come and gone, which also included a great lineup of wines featured in our February and April Bimonthly packages. We love all the wineries we included in both of our mixed and all red packages, and are thrilled to be able to continue supporting local wineries. Sharing the amazing wine found in Ontario Wine Country is the best part of our job! Please enjoy the wines we have shared so far in 2021.
February 2021 Kwaf Bimonthly Wine Features
2018 White | Ferox by Fabian Reis
Region: Niagara Peninsula
Tastes Like: Lovely floral and citrus aromatics, followed by lively acidity with a dry finish on the palette.
Drink With: Being more adventurous in the kitchen. Try a new, delicious Asian pork dish like Korean bo ssam.
Price: $25.00 | Varietal: Kerner, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay | Percentage: 12.3% | Drink this: Now to 2023
2019 East Wind | Alvento Winery
Region: Niagara Escarpment
Tastes Like: Cherry, berry, spice, and vanilla aromas and flavours. Soft and approachable with a rich, fruity palate, and long finish.
Drink With: Blue cheese on beef burgers. Fire up the grill or stovetop skillet for a match made in heaven.
Price: $20.15 | Varietal: Baco Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon | Percentage: 13.5% | Drink this: Now to 2023
2019 Cabernet Franc | Marynissen Estates Winery
Region: Niagara Peninsula
Tastes Like: Raspberry, cherry, black pepper, and a hint of elderflower. Medium-bodied with rich texture and smooth tannins.
Drink With: Your choice of meatballs in tomato sauce, chicken tomato curry, wild game hens, or lamb gyros. Get creative!
Price: $17.95 | Varietal: Cabernet Franc | Percentage: 13.5% | Drink this: Now to 2023
2019 Chere Ella Barrel-Aged Old Vines Gamay | Studio Gamay (Palatine Winery)
Region: Four Mile Creek
Tastes Like: The perfect medium-bodied red. The fruit was cold-soaked to deepen character, creating muted perfumed aromas of fruit.
Drink With: Chicken tagine with apricots and olives, pork sausages, or duck with plum sauce. Our mouths are watering already.
Price: $22.95 | Varietal: Gamay | Percentage: 12% | Drink this: Now to 2022
April 2021 Kwaf Bimonthly Wine Features
2019 Red Twisted | Flat Rock Cellars
Region: Niagara Peninsula
Tastes Like: Elegant, bright fruit. Flavours from the Gamay with bold, ripe tannins also jump out of the glass.
Drink With: Roast chicken with baby potatoes, gourmet sausages on the grill, herb-roasted pork ribs, or lean steaks.
Price: $24.95 | Varietal: Gamay, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir | Percentage: 12% | Drink this: Now to 2023
2019 Merlot | 13th Street Winery
Region: Creek Shores
Tastes Like: Flavours of plum, black raspberry, and spice with bright acidity, soft tannins, and a balanced, savoury finish.
Drink With: We recommend your favourite homemade pasta with short-rib ragu, wine-braised pork tacos, or hard cheeses.
Price: $19.95 | Varietal: Merlot | Percentage: 13% | Drink this: Now to 2022
2018 Weather Report | Stratus Vineyards
Region: Niagara Peninsula
Tastes Like: Bright and generous, dark berry fruit with subtle herbal and tobacco notes with an earthy finish.
Drink With: Your choice of vegan enchiladas, green lentil curry, or eggplant and porcini "meatballs" in tomato sauce.
Price: $21.95 | Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit | Percentage: 13% | Drink this: Now to 2023
2019 Tollgate Sauvignon Sémillon | Stratus Vineyards
Region: Niagara Lakeshore
Tastes Like: Ginger, lemon peel, lively acidity, and invigorating finish. Reminiscent of wet stone and fresh grass after a light rain.
Drink With: Your choice of meatballs in tomato sauce, chicken tomato curry, wild game hens, or lamb gyros. Get creative!
Price: $21.95 | Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon | Percentage: 11.9% | Drink this: Now to 2022
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