Huff Estates Cuvée Peter F. Huff 2007

This won an Ontario Lieutenant-Governor's Award in 2013, one of a dozen wines in a field of 225 entries. In a rare example of winemaking patience and prudence Frederic Picard delayed the release of this 100% County grown pinot and chardonnay based sparkler. The 2008 was actually released ahead of the 2007. This is a very complex, well structured bubbly. The colour is deep yellow gold; the nose is a blast of mature very ripe apple, walnut, fino sherrry-rancio and brioche - exotic if not as fresh as some may like. It weighs in with some richness and creaminess on the palate but the acid and mineral tension of the County infuses amazing vitality and life. The length is excellent to outstanding. Score - 91. (David Lawrason, winealign.com, July 11, 2013)