Hunter - Reg. Wine Pairings

Question 1

Scallop/Beet

Nova 7

Nose: PEACHES, CITRUS, LYCHEE
Palate: VIBRANT + REFRESHING

CONTRAST FLORAL LILAC FLAVOURS

Answer 1

Benjamin Bridge Nova 7
- Gaspereau Valley, NS
- blend of muscat, riesling, l’acadie, etc.
- nose: ripe peaches, bright citrus, floral undertones
- palate: vibrant and refreshing, notes of lychee and lime
** notes of citrus and lychee provide a nice contrast to the fermented lilac cream/gel

Question 2

Lamb/Turnip & Peas

Capella

Nose: GRAPEFRUIT, LIME ZEST, HONEYSUCKLE
Palate: CITRUSY ACIDITY + MINERALITY

H: CRISP ACIDITY CUTS THROUGH MINT, COMPLEMENTS LAMB

G: HONEYSUCKLE BALANCES PEA, COMPLEMENTS MINT

Answer 2

Clos du Soleil, Capella
- flagship wine, classic white Bourdeaux blend (71% S.B, 29% Semillon
- nose: grapefruit, lime zest, honeysuckle
- palate: bright, citrusy acidity - lemon/lime, ripe grapefruit finished with a lovely minerality
** Hunter - crisp acidity complements lamb carpaccio, cuts through strong mint flavour
** Gatherer - undertones of honeysuckle balance the pea flan + shoots, without overshadowing the mint flavour

Question 3

Boar/Chanterelle (Supp.)

Gamay

Nose: RASPBERRY, PLUM, HERBS
Palate: RED CURRANT, SOUR CHERRY, THYME+TARRAGON

PEPPERY RED FRUIT NOTES COMPLEMENT BOAR/EARTHY MUSHROOMS

Answer 3

13th Street Winery, Gamay (Niagara)
- nose: complex fruity aromas: raspberry, red plum, aromatic herbs
- palate: tart red currant, sour cherry, thyme+tarragon with a long, chalky finish
** peppery red fruit notes complement the boar/earthiness of mushrooms

Question 4

Skate Wing/Zucchini (Supp.)

Nobel Blend

Nose: WHITE PEACH, GREEN APPLE
Palate: CITRUS, ROSE, LYCHEE + HERBS

COMPLEMENTS FISH/ZUCCHINI
CONTRASTS TRUFFLED POTATO FOAM/CHARRED STRAWBERRY

Answer 4

Joie Farms, Nobel Blend
- blend of Gewurtz, Riesling, Pinots Gris, Blanc + Auxerrois
- pays respect to old world traditions - made in the spirit of “Edelzwicker” - aromatic blend produced in France for centuries
- nose: orchard fruits (white peach, green apple)
- palate: playful tension of bright citrus, rose petal, lychee + herbal savoury undertones (Thai basil, fennel)
- round mouthfeel, linear acidity
- palate cleanser - shift from red to white
** pairs nicely with fish/zucchini, contrasts truffled potato foam/charred strawberry

Question 5

Venison/Bean Bun

Cab Sauv

Nose: CASSIS, BLACK CHERRY, CURRANT
Palate: UNDERTONES OF BLACK PEPPER, RED LIQUORICE

H: SPICES COMPLEMENT EARTHY MORELS, BALANCE GAMEY VENISON
G: RED FRUITS CONTRAST EARTHY WHITE BEAN + GARLIC SCAPE

Answer 5

Summerhill, Cab Sauv
- nose: dark red fruit notes - cassis, black cherry, currant
- palate: undertones of black pepper + red liquorice with grippy tannins
** undertones of spices complement earthiness of morels, juicy red fruit notes balance gaminess of venison
** dark red fruit notes provide a nice contrast to the earthy flavours of garlic scape + white bean

Question 6

DESSERT - Hunter

Ice Wine

Nose: TROPICAL LEMON/LIME
Palate: ACIDITY FROM RIESLING

REFRESHING MOUTHFEEL
PAIRS WITH STRAWBERRY + CHAMOMILE

Answer 6

Inniskillin, Late Harvest Riesling Ice Wine
- Niagara + Okanagan (pooled grapes)
- nose: tropical aromas of lemon/lime
- palate: touch of acidity from the riesling, parallels acidity of posset for a refreshing mouthfeel
** pairs beautifully with vibrant strawberry flavour + delicateness of chamomile

Question 7

DESSERT - Gatherer

Pipe

Nose: SWEET RIPE DARK FRUITS
Palate: RAISIN + FIG

PAIRS WITH DARK CHOCOLATE + HASKAP

Answer 7

Black Sage, Pipe

• grapes used: Cab Sauv + Franc, Merlot
• nose: sweet, ripe, dark fruits
• palate: full + mouth coating, notes of raisin and fig
  ** G: pairs beautifully with dark chocolate and haskap