If I Could Buy Only One – September 13th Vintages Release

We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from the September 13th release, which one would it be and why?”

Henry Of Pelham Speck Family Reserve Chardonnay 2023, Ontario, Canada
$34.95, Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery  
Sara d’Amato – In a VINTAGES release that is stacked with impressive local wines, the Speck Family Reserve Chardonnay proved a standout this week. Crafted from the estate’s oldest vines, the handpicked grapes were whole-cluster pressed and barrel-fermented in French oak, lending a delicate creaminess and a hint of spice. The old vines bring intensity and depth, yet the wine has a weightless grace. Mid-weight, finessed, and lingering long after the last sip.

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Lawrason’s Take – September 13th
Megha’s Picks – September 13th
Sara’s Selections – September 13th