Henry of Pelham Family Estate

Speck Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

8.915 ratings

8.62 pro ratings

Short Hills Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck

Top Notes For

8.7

I smell bell peppers and taste pickles. A bit of salt on my lips too. Nice though.

I smell bell peppers and taste pickles. A bit of salt on my lips too. Nice though.

Aug 31st, 2015

8.9

Cracked open this Speck Family Reserve from 2012 to pair with steak dinner.

Cracked open this Speck Family Reserve from 2012 to pair with steak dinner.

Nov 9th, 2023

9.0

Medium ruby color.
Aromas of black cherry, raspberry, cinnamon, floral.
Dry. Flavors of ripe black cherry, fresh blackberry, licorice, floral. Medium, chewy tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5

Medium ruby color.
Aromas of black cherry, raspberry, cinnamon, floral.
Dry. Flavors of ripe black cherry, fresh blackberry, licorice, floral. Medium, chewy tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5

Oct 17th, 2023

8.5

Henry of Pelham Speck Family Reserve 2019

Medium ruby color.
Aromas of herbaceousness.
Dry. Flavors of tart black cherry, licorice, soft oak spice. Firm tannins and bright acidity.

Complexity: 3/5
Intensity: 4/5
Balance: 3/5
Finish: 4/5

Henry of Pelham Speck Family Reserve 2019

Medium ruby color.
Aromas of herbaceousness.
Dry. Flavors of tart black cherry, licorice, soft oak spice. Firm tannins and bright acidity.

Complexity: 3/5
Intensity: 4/5
Balance: 3/5
Finish: 4/5

Feb 28th, 2023

6.8

Sweet. Briney

Sweet. Briney

Apr 7th, 2018

8.7

Dill pickle. Like I'm eating a bag of the potato chips. So interesting. I may have rated it higher based on the flavour that I have yet to experience with any other wine.

Dill pickle. Like I'm eating a bag of the potato chips. So interesting. I may have rated it higher based on the flavour that I have yet to experience with any other wine.

Aug 31st, 2015

Sommelier, Vintner The North Shore Project, Master of Wine candidate

9.0

13 year old Ontario red masquerading as great Cru Bourgeois. Always a treat to taste your aged Bordeaux blends @HenryofPelham @mkaiserwine

13 year old Ontario red masquerading as great Cru Bourgeois. Always a treat to taste your aged Bordeaux blends @HenryofPelham @mkaiserwine

Feb 23rd, 2015

9.4

A full bodied wine with a rich taste and fragrant aroma.

A full bodied wine with a rich taste and fragrant aroma.

Dec 9th, 2014

Shawn Lariviere

10

A fantastic Cab Merlot. Worth the cost of admission...

A fantastic Cab Merlot. Worth the cost of admission...

Jun 26th, 2014

9.4

Mossy bouquet, big berry flavours to start, finishing dry.

Mossy bouquet, big berry flavours to start, finishing dry.

Mar 20th, 2014