New winery alert … yes folks Niagara-on-the-Lake has another new winery and it’s worth a look-see. Grower Lou Puglisi (former Grape King) got tired of seeing some of his fruit going unbought and lying on the ground, so he decided that his hard work should not go for not. Thus Pondview was born. Lou has been growing for some 37 years and has seen a lot of changes in the Ontario wine industry – he also has 50 acres of vines under his watch with 8 different varieties grown within. This Riesling is made from his 10 year old vines and shows real complexity and enjoyability in the glass. The nose is stony with apple and lemon fruit. The palate is where the real complexity shows: a mix of mac and delicious apples, lemon/lime acidity, a touch of mineral with a long lingering finish of lemon/lime flavour. Very enjoyable and best of all, well-priced. Only 300 cases made. Price: $16.00 – Rating: ****½