Lowrey Vineyard Pinot is de-regueur in Niagara, if you can get it, but you need to go to the source (Five Rows Craft Winery) to get the authentic version made by the family themselves. Aged in French oak (20% new in 2015) for 24 months. These vines were planted between 1984-1993 all with clone 115: earthy, smoky and spicy with sour cherry, smoked raspberry and a feminine delicacy across the palate … there’s a lot of smoky elements on this year’s model and the acidity helps to balance it off.
Price: $55.00 – Rating: ****