Tony Aspler
www.tonyaspler.com
March 2006

"Rating: ****. Drinkability: Drink now. Nose: Strawberry, earthy. Taste: Medium-bodied, fresh, strawberry jam, lively aidity, good length"

David Lawrason
First in Line
April 2006

"(90) The 2005 will soon be along, but that’s no reason not to buy this terrific 2004 rose. It’s holding well. The colour is pastel pink with no oxidative salmon hue. The nose is cranberry-red currant, quite vibrant and pure, with a dash of pink grapefruit. It’s light to mid-weight, fresh, lively yet slightly cushy with a bitter grapefruit finish. Don’t over chill, don’t overmatch with strong spices."

Vic Harradine
winecurrent.com
April 2006

"****1/2 Dazzle your palate with this medium-bodied rosé from Niagara. Lots of strawberries and leafy notes on the nose with plenty of spicy red fruit characteristics (cranberries and strawberries) on the palate of this beautifully textured and well balanced Cabernet Franc. Not to be confused with a candied blush wine, but rather a dry wine with body and character. Would not go wrong paired with Bouillabaisse. Great value, will sell out quickly, get in line and stock up."

Natalie Maclean
Chatelaine
June 2006

"A lovely dry wine with appealing aromas of raspberry and strawberry. Perfect with salmon and paté."

Natalie Maclean
Nat Decants
May 2005

"Score: 92/100. One of the loveliest rosés I've tasted. Elegant, balanced and delicious with fresh aromas of strawberries and raspberries. This wine is the promise of a summer day. Will pair with salmon, pate, cold meats, chicken and simple pasta. Favorite Rosé."

John Szabo
Vines
Summer 2006

"(following an article on screwcaps) ***1/2 This popular Cabernet Franc-based wine carries all the freshness, red berry and slightly herbal flavours expected in a cool climate pink. Do not think solely about patios and picnics; this rosé is serious yet highly versatile. Indeed, there isn't much that won't pair well with it. Malivoire bottles the majority of their production under screwcap."

Michael Vaughan
Vintage Assessments

"Lemony Plum Bright day-glo light reddish pink colour. Plummy, lemony nose with a hint of tartness. Tangy, crisp, dry, medium-llight to light bodied, refreshing, lemony, ripe plum flavours. Screwcap finish. Drinkability - best today to 12 months, good for 24 months."

Christopher Waters
Vines
Summer 2005

"***1/2 Fragrant aromas and pure fruit flavours are the hallmarks of this mouth-watering pink wine, which offers bountiful crushed red berries and citrusy notes. On the palate, the fruit flavour is intense and well balanced. This is a clean, refreshing wine with a lasting finish. Good for dock, deck or dining room - there isn't a summer occasion where this smart rosé would be out of place."

Christopher Waters
St. Catharines Standard
June 2006

"***1/2 One of Malivoire's signature wines, the Cabernet Franc-based Ladybug combines the best elements of pink and red wines. It has the refreshing nature and berry fruit character that's rosés birthright as well as the structure and herbal complexity of a bold red, which makes it an extremely versatile wine to have on hand for warm weather entertaining."

First in Line
April 2005

"(89) Elegance and freshness carry this well priced rose a long way. Aromas of apple skin, pink grapefruit, dried herbs and a touch of rhubarb. Dry and clean with good extraction but not hefty on the palate. Really hums along with enticing fruit, acidity and medium body. Good length. Nice on its own this spring and summer. Would match a range of salads or grilled chicken."