2020 Domaine de Grand Pré Ortega grilled wild rice stuffed red pepper 36 months in barrels with

36 months in barrels with an even split of French and American oak

in the small Niagara River sub-appellation

The back palate is long and tenacious with a stunning peppery finish which sustains and supports the snappy tannins

where the sweetness perfectly matches the tartness and the acidity level

This wine has come together already and shines with power

2020 Domaine de Grand Pré Ortega grilled wild rice stuffed red pepper 36 months in barrels withIf I didnt know better, I would have guessed this wine was a Bacchus. Ortega is a vitis vinifera grape that shares one of the same parent varietals as Bacchus, Mller Thurgau, and many of the same flavours. The aromas are exploding with orchard fruit, especially white peach, and also express grassiness and floral notes. Slightly off dry, the texture is rich, creamy, and also refreshing, with a hint of saltiness. The flavours are dominantly apricot,