With a new winemaker comes new ideas and new wines … and with an Ontario veteran like Craig McDonald at the helm that’s not too surprising. The former winemaker for Creekside brings his Aussie charm and flair to one of Ontario’s largest portfolios and adds a little something, that has rarely been seen on their list, the word “Shiraz”. But this version is not in a big heavy red kinda way, it's a light and easy drinking Rosé (the first ever in the Trius line). A blend of Shiraz and Merlot that has sweet cherry, raspberry and strawberry aromas and red berry flavours with a good acid backbone and a hint of Shiraz-spice on the finish. Good first effort here with this grape in a new style for this winery. I suspect there are more interesting wines to come. Price: $13.95 – Rating: ****