visited Norman Hardie<\/a> in Prince Edward County in 2013, and was blown away by the wines he’s making. So it was great to be able to taste his latest releases at The Wine Society’s HQ in Stevenage yesterday, courtesy of buyer Sarah Knowles. I also tried a couple of the 2012s that they are currently listing. These are really intriguing, elegant wines. He makes a pair of each Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, from both PEC and also Niagara. The different climates (Niagara is slightly warmer, and can be quite humid during the growing season) are evident in the wines.<\/p>\nNorman Hardie Niagara Chardonnay 2012 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Canada<\/strong>
\nFine, taut lemon and toasty nose. Real tension here, with some lime and mineral characters, and lovely pure fruit, with very subtle toasty richness. This is remarkably fine and expressive with a hint of matchstick in the background. 94\/100<\/p>\nNorman Hardy Niagara Chardonnay 2013 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Canada\u00a0<\/strong>
\nThere’s some richness and generosity here with pear and white peach fruit. Quite rich with some toast and spice and nice texture. Bold style but with some finesse. 93\/100<\/p>\nNorman Hardy County \u00a0Chardonnay 2013 VQA Prince Edward County. Canada<\/strong>
\nMatchstick and spice on the nose. The palate is fresh and mealy with nice density and lively citrussy notes. Real presence on the palate with keen acidity and a mineral core. Pear and citrus. 94\/100<\/p>\nNorman Hardie County Pinot Noir 2012 VQA Prince Edward County. Canada<\/strong>
\nBeautifully pure and aromatic with fine raspberry, red cherry and redcurrantnose. The palate is juicy and fresh with nice fine spicy cherry fruit and bit of spicy warmth under the very fresh fruit. Subtle hints of meat and herbs, too. Very pure and fine. 94\/100 (\u00a323 The Wine Society)<\/p>\nNorman Hardy Niagara Pinot Noir 2013 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Canada<\/strong>
\nSweet, juicy, nice bright focused berry and cherry fruit. Quite generous but with detail and precision. Subtle meatiness and nice tannins. 94\/100<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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