The Monte Creek Frontenac Gris has been on my radar for a couple of years already and the 2023 vintage is absolutely spectacular
This is one of the most intriguing wines of this line up
A very seductive nose of grapefruit
as well as earthiness with forest floor and dry flowers
this blend has incredible finesse on the medium- to full-bodied palate
2021 Leaning Post Pinot Noir | 92pts grilled wild rice stuffed red pepper The Monte Creek Frontenac GrisThis is a perfect snapshot of Niagara Pinot Noir, at the crossroads of New World fruitiness and Old World earthiness. Ilya Senchuk has delivered the perfect balance between these two worlds, at a ridiculously low price for a premium Pinot Noir. With 15 months of oak aging in French oak (25% new, 25% one year, 50% neutral), this wine is well layered and showcases great complexity. On the nose, aromas of red cherry, stewed strawberry, wet leaves and