"They", the all knowing folks amongst us, say that 2009 was a great year for Pinot Noir in Ontario, and after sipping on quite a few examples over the past few months I would have to say I agree - some of the best Ontario Pinots are emerging from this vintage. Another one of those wines is this "Excellence" offering from Stoney Ridge: plenty of nice fruit and other Pinot characteristics on both the nose and palate - earthy, sour cherry, cranberry, cinnamon spice and good tannins along with really good balanced acidity helps take this one firmly into the home stretch. I would suggest a good five years of ageing for this one ... but at least 2 before drinking. Price: $35.00 - Rating: ****+