This is a grape with a growing following amongst wineries in Niagara. Foreign Affair dries 14.5% of the fruit thus raising the alcohol level to a whopping 14.8%; they then age the wine 18-20 months in 30-35% new oak. This gives the wine aromas of white pepper, chocolate, cassis and blackberry; palate-wise we’re looking at rich chocolate, cassis, white pepper, gentle spice and nice tannin bite. Price: $49.95 – Rating: ****