2025 Divergence Signature Roussanne | 93pts

We thought that 2023 and 2024 were great sequential vintages, and now we have to add 2025 as well. Winemakers are really excited with what is starting to show from 2025, and this Roussanne is one of the very first wines we have a chance to taste from this vintage.

This white wine is built like a red: bold, rich and concentrated. Holy smokes, at 14,7% ABV…I wondered at first…but the result is truly impressive!

Texture, texture, texture. I blind tasted multiple Niagara wine lovers, and the reaction is spectacular: this wine is a blockbuster. On the nose; Pineapple, ripe apricot, and lots of wildflowers. On the palate, I may have already mentioned lots of texture 😊 the level of acidity is impressive and keeps things lifted. Flavours of grilled pineapple, passionfruit, lemon meringue, and toasted barrel notes, flinty minerality and white spice on the spectacular finish. If you’re into light and delicate white wines, you might want to pass on this one. But if you like a bolder white wine and you enjoy oak, this is a must try!

93pts Carl’s Wine Club

Bock Vineyard, ON Niagara Peninsula, St. David's Bench VQA

100% Roussanne

Pairings: BBQ grilled tuna, grilled pork chops

Drink now until 2032.