A fascinating look into the evolution of the Churchside vineyard and PEC terroir through the lens of Pinot Noir!
This exclusive release includes three bottles from winemaker Keith Tyers' cellar collection including each of these vintages:
2017 ($85), 2020 ($70) and 2023 ($55)
While we have not tasted the 2017 and 2020, I have included tasting notes of the 2023 release below, as well as another critic's review of the 2020.
Only 12 vertical sets available.
$55.00 CAD including tax & deposit
What an incredible showing from the amazing Churchside vineyard! 2023 delivers structure, power and also a sense of finesse. The nose if very classic Closson Chase, where fruit expression meets minerality of terroir. Hints of flowers and barrique influence. The palate is still rigid at the moment and the tannins aren't as approachable as you'd like, but on the long run, this wine can be one of the highlights of your cellar collection. The flavour profile includes crushed raspberry, black cherry, cassis, tobacco, pomegranite, and a long - long - LONG mineral finish. The oak spice also develops near the end of this sip. (Carl Boucher, November 20, 2025)
Dry | 13.5% ABV | Drink from 2025 to 2032
Pairings: wild mushroom risotto, beef bourgingon
2020 Closson Chase Churchside Pinot Noir
94 points - David Lawrason
"This very fine, elegant pinot has the prettiest aromas I can recall from the County, and I have tasted pretty much all of them. It is lifted yet delicate with perfectly ripened strawberry/cherry, fine florals and classic new oak spice, vanilla, and toast. It is light to medium bodied, almost silky and elegant with some internal heat, although only 12.5% alcohol. Tannins are fine, the flavours are focused and hit excellent length. Great work here by Keith Tyers and the maturing Churchside site, both getting a leg up from a fine vintage."
