2023 Divergence Signature Series “Bock Vineyard” Viognier 🔥 93pts

OK, Viognier is really trending up in Canada, and this one is the “poster child” for the rise of this Rhône varietal. ONLY 32 CASES MADE… this is the true definition of small batch wine.

Coming from the Bock Vineyard in the St. David’s Bench appellation, the ripeness and concentration of flavours are perfectly on point. At 14.5% alcohol, this is an outlier, but don’t get fooled: the balance is very impressive, and all the elements are gracefully integrated.

Yes, this is a “big boy” wine, and I would even suggest a quick decant to mellow it out a little.

The aromas are super expressive and beautiful, with ripe apricot, cantaloupe, Meyer lemon, orange blossom, and loads of oak spice from 10 months in French oak, including 30% new barrels.

The palate is super generous. The texture is creamy and thick, but somehow remains balanced. Flavours of yellow plum, apricot jam, orange peel, and poached apple are joined by cinnamon, pie crust, and white pepper. This is super layered and complex. There’s even a stony component on the finish that takes this wine to the next level. It needed that final dimension to justify the super-premium price point, and it delivers.

SPECTACULAR!!!!!

(CWC, 02/07/26). 32 cases made.

93pts Carl’s Wine Club | 94pts Rick VanSickle

ON Niagara Peninsula St. David's Bench VQA

100% Viognier

Dry Wine | 14.5% ABV | Drink from 2025 to 2030

Pairings: foie gras torchon, chicken pot pie