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The
wines of Closson Chase, Prince Edward County
Visiting wine country in Ontario, Canada, part 7
Deborah Paskus is the winemaker behind
Closson Chase. Deborah hails from Niagara, but after building a
reputation for herself there, she decided to be one of the pioneers
in Prince Edwards County when she started her own winery, in
conjunction with some friends from the past as partners.
Deborah was
keen to have some ownership as a partner in the winery. 'When you
sweat on your own ground it feels better,' she comments. A test plot
of vines was planted here in 1997/8, but the first real crop for
Closson Chase was 2004. A winery was built in 2007. There are 30
acres of estate vines, planted on loam over limestone, and grapes
are also bought in from Niagara (Beamsville Bench and Niagara
River).
THE WINES
Closson Chase South Clos Vineyard 2010
Prince Edward County, Canada
Deep yellow in colour. It shows rich peach and pear fruit with nice
weight and smooth texture. Real depth of flavour: a smooth, richly
fruited Chardonnay that's very broad but still has good freshness.
92/100
Closson Chase Chardonnay 2010 Prince
Edward County, Canada
There's a lovely apricot edge to the peach and pear fruit,
suggesting some botrytis character. Tropical fruit palate with some
spiciness. Atypical, but very nicely balanced and quite delicious.
92/100
Closson Chase Pinot Noir 2010 Prince
Edward County, Canada
Black cherry and plum fruit nose. Lively, with a hint of
undergrowth. Fruity and pure on the palate with nice cherries, some
spice and a hint of greenness. Nice freshness, with some sweet and
sour character. 88/100
VISITING
ONTARIO WINE COUNTRY, CANADA
NIAGARA
 Southbrook
Malivoire
Tawse
Pearl Morissette
Bachelder
Hidden Bench
Ravine
PRINCE
EDWARD COUNTY, CANADA
Hinterland
Closson
Chase
Huff
Estates
Rosehall
Run
Norman
Hardie
Wines
tasted 07/13
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