A sampling of some of the reviews of wines from Coyote’s Run:
2012 Red Paw Vineyard Pinot Gris
 “Usually when I put the words Coyote's Run and Pinot together I'm talking Noir, not Gris. Every
time I try the Coyote's Pinot Gris I think "nice wine" while owner Jeff Aubry always tells me how
great he thinks it is, and we dis-a-gris, until this year ... this year's offering is something special, it
has character and is inviting: the nose has melon rind and citrus notes while the palate muddies the
water in a good way. There's a bitterness to the finish that helps balance out the citrus rind and
white fruits - thus propelling it to a nice finish in the the summer refresher vein.”
4 Stars, Michael Pinkus, ontariowinereview.com, Jul13
2012 Vintage 30 Gewurztraminer
 “With Dave Sheppard, winemaker, celebrating 30 years as the man behind many an Ontario bottle
of wine, Coyote's Run decided to honour the accomplishment with a special bottling. This Gewurzt
is going to become a regular feature at Coyote's Run with the sad demise of my perennial favourite
Pinot Blanc. The good news is this is a good wine to initiate the change over: nose of floral, lychee
with a little saltiness and some soapy aspects. Palate is pretty and easy sipping with peachy, floral,
lychee and spicy notes all mingling together and ending with a lovely linger that's not so heavy as
to take over the palate. Seems that Dave has learned a little something about making good
Gewurztraminer in his 30 years. This one's a real show stopper.”
4.5 Stars, Michael Pinkus, ontariowinereview.com, Jul13
2012 Five Mile Red
 “An interesting blend of Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet and Syrah ... and while it might sound
peculiar it works. Plenty of raspberry and cherry plus other black fruits and some nice red licorice
notes ... the finish is lengthy and shows vanilla, cedar and strawberry with an element of cocoa. This
is a delicious BBQ red for not a lot of dough.”
4 Stars, Michael Pinkus, ontariowinereview.com, Jul13
2011 Black Paw Vineyard Pinot Noir
 “Although production of this wine has doubled, due to recent expanded planting finally coming on
line, the Black Paw Pinot is still 1/4 of the Red Paw vineyard's output. This year the Black Paw
demands some serious attention - the nose has got beet, cassis, and earthy along with some hidden
cherry elements ... the palate is dark, brooding and complex with some gritty tannins, earthy
character, black cherry notes and interesting mouth feel. This is no shrinking violet - it's the more
powerful brother to the Red Paw's delicacy ... “
4.5 Stars, Michael Pinkus, ontariowinereview.com, Jul13
2011 Red Paw Vineyard Pinot Noir
 “I've always liked this juicy Red Paw Pinot, no matter the vintage, this one of the famous pair (with
its Black Paw brother) has always been big on cherry yet delicate and elegant; the 2011 is no
different. The nose is floral with violet notes along with a big whack of cherry. The palate brings
cran-cherry to the for and backs it with violets and a good amount of acid as back-drop. This one is
your quaffable, chill 'em down Pinot.”
4 Stars, Michael Pinkus, ontariowinereview.com, Jul13
2012 Red Paw Vineyard Chardonnay
 “In a big year like 2012 you'd expect big, blowsy California-style Chardonnay ... but not from the
likes of winemaker Dave Sheppard, who is celebrating his 30th vintage in Niagara ... that length of
time means he knows how to handle his acid and fruit (that and being a child of the 60's might help
too). 100% Hungarian oak for 6-and-a-half months, with no more than 25% new. The nose is peach
pit, spice and with a lovely whiff of butterscotch and vanilla ... sounds sweet? Ah, but no. Toasted
apple and vanilla-spice take charge in the mouth with a toasty-burnt-butter note near the finish.
This wine has elements of California fatness but with that signature cool climate Ontario acidity.”
4.5 Stars, Michael Pinkus, ontariowinereview.com, Jul13
2011 Cabernet Merlot
 “This classic Niagara red blend starts with ripe cherry fruit and adds raspberry, cassis, spice and
herbs in a balanced approach on the nose. The red fruits on the palate get a boost from earth-spicy
notes to go with good tannins and balancing acidity.”
87 pts., Rick Vansickle, winesinniagara.com, Jun13
2009 Sparkling Pinot Noir Rose
 “…it is made in the traditional method with 2.5 years on lees and that for the inaugural production
they made only 1000 bottles. The nose is raspberry, strawberry and apple aroma-ed, while in the
mouth all three show up right to the mid-palate then it’s green apple and rhubarb to the finish …
it’s definitely drier than the nose let’s on and the initial fruity nature seems to amalgamate a nice
POM juice flavour before the finish kicks in.”
4 Stars, Michael Pinkus, ontariowinereview.com, Jan13
 “This is Coyote’s first sparkling…and it is a home run! Made in the traditional method, it was aged
30 months on the lees and bottled with a crown cap. It exudes a profile of caramel, brioche/toast,
strawberry, cherry and mushroom. There is excellent length and concentration with a creamy
texture rounding out the experience.”
92 pts., Evan Saviolidis, Tidings.com, Jan13
2011 Red Paw Pinot Gris
 “A bright and expressive nose of apple, melon and fresh fruit salad. It’s lively and fruity on the
palate and clean through the finish.”
88 pts., Rick Vansickle, winealign.com, Oct12
2011 Five Mile White
 “…this wine offers a lovely whiff of floral, spice and sweet fruit aromas. Mid weight, it’s dry, clean
and crisp in texture with citrus and mineral mingling with a touch of sweet orchard fruit on the
palate. Nicely balanced, juicy and a bit pithy on the finish, serve as a sipper or with lemon garlic
roast chicken. “
3.5 Stars, Susan Desjardins, winecurrent.com, Oct12
 Bronze Medal, 2012 Canadian Wine Awards
2010 Rare Vintage Syrah
 “According to owner, Jeff Aubry, Syrah is prone to excessive vigour, and if quality is the end game,
vineyards need to be manicured constantly. In the case of this offering, CR has practiced what they
preach. Mid weight, a combination of spice, pepper, hickory, cassis, raspberry and vanilla are
unleashed on the senses. There is a lengthy aftertaste and enough tannin to allow it to age; my
personal preference would be to drink over the next couple of years to take advantage of the
exuberance. Pair with steak au poivre.”
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88 pts., Evan Saviolidis, Tidings.com, Jan13
“This "son-of-a-bitch to grow" according to owner Jeff Aubry, turns into one of their most popular
varietal wines - each and every year. If customers flock to the regular edition then they should come
running for this rare vintage version. The nose is incredibly peppery with both black and white
pepper and cassis being the only fruit note present. The palate is very old world with smoked meat
taking charge, followed by raspberry and white pepper. There is a hint of VA (volatile acidity) on
the nose, which does not translate onto the palate. “
4.0 Stars, Michael Pinkus, ontariowinereview.com, Aug12
2010 Rare Vintage Cabernet Sauvignon
 “About as ripe a Cabernet Sauvignon as you will find in Niagara with bold and expressive dark
fruits, spice and plum accents. This shows firm tannic structure on the palate, but it’s balanced by
ripe dark fruits, toasted oak and a variety of complementary spices. This is one you’ll want to cellar
for a few years to let the tannins and acid integrate a bit. Can’t wait? Serve with a big juicy steak.”
91 pts. Rick VanSickle, winesinniagara.com, Jun13
 “This elegant Cab possesses a dark cherry colour and a perfume of cassis, smoke, violets, cocoa and
anise. There is great length and a polished feel to the wine.”
91 pts. Evan Saviolidis, winesavvy.com Dec12
 “One of the smallest production wines made at Coyote's Run, at only 111 cases, but this one will be
hard to put your hands on cause it should fly off the shelf. It is the gem of the 2010 Rare Vintage
wines (of which there are 5). It has enough of everything and then it seems to pile on just to prove it
can: great blackberry, black cherry, black pepper, cocoa, coffee and fine Corinthian leather on the
nose - it's the Chrysler Cordoba of wines complete with Ricardo Montalban purring his way
through the commercial. The palate does not disappoint with dark fruit, pepper, spice, and good
tannin structure that's not exactly silky but not obtrusive either. Nice acid balance to keep the finish
clean. This is a great wine that should be babied in your cellar for the next 2 years, and will drink
well into 2025 ... pray we live to test that theory.“
5.0 Stars, Michael Pinkus, ontariowinereview.com, Aug12
 “…really lovely and shows a lot of character. There’s a little rusticity showing right now, and the
acidity is edgy, giving great juiciness to the texture. It’s my kind of red.”
4.5 Stars, Rod Phillips, Winepointer No. 81, Nov12
 Silver Medal, Ottawa Wine and Food Show 2012
 Bronze Medal, 2012 Canadian Wine Awards
2010 Rare Vintage Meritage
 “This winery only makes the Rare Vintage wines in the finest vintages. This is a very fine wine with
a bold nose of plump, juicy blackberries, currants, black cherry-kirsch, plums and fine oak spices
swirling about. Beautiful fruit concentration on the palate with ripeness but not overly aggressive
tannins. The mélange of fruit is joined by Espresso bean, earth, sweet spices and a touch of minty
herbs. Good energy and verve through the long finish. Drink or cellar this for a few years.”
91 pts. Rick VanSickle, winesinniagara.com, Jun13
 “The biggest production in the 2010 Rare Vintage line-up is this Meritage at 400 cases (the rest are
111). The blend is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon followed by Merlot at 23% and Cabernet Franc at only
17%. The nose is front loaded with both red and black fruit notes, but it's hard to pick everything
that's going on here because although it was bottled in June it's still trying to sort itself out. There's
fruit, spice, pepper all waiting to find its place. And that complication follows on the palate as
well… there's plenty of tertiary flavours (leather, smoke, pepper) but their masking the fruit which
seems to be playing a game of peak-a-boo with your palate. This wine is all about potential: hold 2-3
years, drink over the next decade.”
4.5 Stars, Michael Pinkus, ontariowinereview.com, Aug12
 “This is still an extremely youthful wine which is still closed. Currently, there is cassis, blueberry,
herbs, tar, violets and spice built on a medium bodied frame. The long finish is dominated by the
tannins right now, so hold until 2014 and then drink until 2020. “
90 pts. Evan Saviolidis, winesavvy.com, Jan13
 “A blend of the estate’s finest barrels of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this wine
offers tantalizing complexity in aromas, as lovely dark fruit mingles with cedar, sweet spice and
herbs. Dry, mid-full weight, it showcases deliciously layered red and black fruits, exotic spice and a
peppery note through the long, dry, full-flavoured finish. Displaying firm tannin, fine acidity and
ripe fruit, it’s structured for cellaring 5-7 years or decant and savour now with rack of lamb or bison
bourguignon.”
4.5 Stars, Susan Desjardins, winecurrent.com, Oct12
 Silver Medal, Intervin 2012
 Bronze Medal, 2012 Canadian Wine Awards
2010 Rare Vintage Pinot Noir
 “This wine is a selection of the best barrels from the Red Paw and Black Paw vineyards. A beautiful
Pinot nose of cherry, plum and black raspberry melds with barrel nuances of vanilla, cocoa and
spice. There is medium density, supple tannins, very good length and fresh acid rounding out the
experience. “
89 pts. Evan Saviolidis, winesavvy.com, Jan13
 “Aged 16-18 months in French oak has rounded this wine out on the palate, but had intensified the
nose. Aromas are spiced-raspberry, cherry, cranberry cocktail and white pepper ... but it's really the
spice that take over sniffer-wise. I found it interesting that with such a spiced aromatic the palate
shows a relative softness with spiced-raspberry showing up on the finish is the only hold over from
the nose. otherwise you're looking at brooding red cherry notes with good acidity.”
4.0 Stars, Michael Pinkus, ontariowinereview.com, Aug12
 “Produced from 5 barrels of the estate’s finest Pinot Noir, this lovely wine offers rich, spiced fruit
aromas with hints of vanilla, dried herbs and smoke. Dry, satiny in texture and medium bodied, the
palate delivers depth of red cherry/berry fruit, a nuance of smoky spice and a lovely touch of
warmth on the tangy finish. There’s good depth of flavour, fine balance and structure. Purchase for
mid-term cellaring or enjoy with your favourite duck recipe.”
4 Stars, Susan Desjardins, winecurrent.com, Oct12
 “…was vinified out of the five best barrels narrowed down from one specific (828) vineyard block.
Sheppard’s RV Pinot is a Red Paw/Black Paw block party only thrown in a year possessed of the
finest Pinot fruit. In 2010 there is zing cherry, coal, cola, cold stone, fennel, vanilla and a touch
of raw ewe milk cheese. Complex PN.”
91 pts., Micheal Godel, canada.com Mar13
 Silver Medal, Ottawa Food and Wine Show 2012
 Bronze Medal, 2012 Canadian Wine Awards
 Bronze Medal, Intervin 2012
2010 Black Paw Pinot Noir
 “Of Coyote’s two single vineyard Pinot Noirs, this has always been my favorite. Having benefited
from the heat of 2010, there is more ripeness and depth than past vintages. Medium to full bodied,
the bouquet of cherries, raspberries, plums, anise, cocoa, flowers and mint lead into a palate best
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described as an “iron hand in a velvet glove.” It starts off soft and fruit driven, but then the tannins
show full force on the finale. This is definitely a wine made for duck confit or boeuf bourguignon.”
90 pts. Evan Saviolidis, winesavvy.com Aug12
“With less Black Paw Pinot (1.5 acres total) and lower yield the Black Paw Pinot Noir is usually the
pricier of the two vineyard specific Pinots Coyote's Run makes, and also the more assertive. The
nose has an intensity to it with dark cherry, black raspberry and earthy notes. The palate is like a 4year-old child, a bit grabby for attention, showing robust tannins and intense flavours of earth and
spice with brooding dark fruit. This one's serious about what it's there to do.”
4 Stars, Michael Pinkus, ontariowinereview.com, Aug12
“Aged 16 months in French oak, just over 100 cases of this well-structured Pinot were produced—
so get yours soon! A notion of sweet dark fruit, spice and vanilla tantalizes the nose. Silky in texture
and dry, this wine matches flavours of ripe field berries with an earthy quality and a replay of spice
and vanilla on a long, dry finish. Finely wrought, with perceptible tannin, it’s a candidate for
cellaring or a match for beef tenderloin with a wild mushroom sauce.”
4 Stars, Susan Desjardins, winecurrent.com, Oct12
Bronze Medal, Ottawa Food and Wine Show 2012
Bronze Medal, 2012 Canadian Wine Awards
Bronze Medal, Intervin 2012
2010 Red Paw Pinot Noir
 “This Pinot is more Beaune in style, due to the softer style and red berry fruit qualities: cherries and
raspberries. Add the flowers, cocoa, plums, very good length and supple tannins, and what you
have is a real flatterer of a wine.”
88 pts. Evan Saviolidis, winesavvy.com Aug12
 “There's two reasons I've mostly dug the Red Paw Pinot over the Black Paw from Coyote's Run. 1) I
love the femininity of this wine, and 2) it's cheaper ... but seriously, it's that feminine quality and
character that really gives it it's elegance. Perfumed aromas of violet, floral, sweet raspberry,
cranberry cocktail and gentle spice. The palate is where the femininity shows, caressing the tongue
in a sexy and smooth way, but still maintaining a spiciness of fruit flavour: cranberry, sour cherry
and strawberry. The real kicker is the spiced-berries with white pepper on the long finish ... this
one's quaffably good in an elegant sort of way.”
4.5 Stars, Michael Pinkus, ontariowinereview.com, Aug12
 Best Red in Show, Ottawa Food and Wine Show 2012
 Gold Medal, Ottawa Food and Wine Show 2012
 Silver Medal, 2012 Canadian Wine Awards
 Silver Medal, Intervin 2012
2010 Pinot Noir
 “Built at a pretty good price for top-quality Pinot in Niagara, this basic-tier version shows the ripe
fruit of the vintage with black cherry, cassis, bramble, roasted Espresso bean, sandalwood and
earth. The fruit is smooth and juicy on the palate with ripe tannins and decent acidity to balance it
all out. Nothing too complicated here yet not simple either; just a good, honest Pinot from a very
good vintage.”
88 points, Rick Vansickle, winesinniagara.com, Feb13
 “This blended Pinot is an LCBO brand for Coyote's Run to be released thru Vintages. It is a blend of
off-site and estate (35%) fruit made as a base-model Pinot for those who think good Pinot can only
be expensive. The nose is full of spiced-cranberry and sour cherry, while the palate has telltale Pinot
notes of earthy, sour cherry and cranberry with good acidity and spice on the finish. This is really
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good value in a basic Pinot, it shows real depth and elegance especially for its price point. It should
convert quite a few skeptics in its path.”
4.5 Stars, Michael Pinkus, ontariowinereview.com, Aug12
“Enticing with wild raspberry, cherry, boysenberry, woodsmoke and a touch of beetroot. Elegant,
medium bodied and very dry. Though there is a marked juiciness to the fruit, the whole thing is
nicely backed by smoky oak. Fleshy tannins give a plush texture and mouthfeel. Nice length.”
4 Stars, John Szabo, winealign.com, Sep12
“Exotic aromas hint of cola, black cherry, vanilla, spearmint and raspberry. The flavours show
raspberry, cherry, strawberry with a friendly acidity.”
90 pts, Gord Stimmell, Toronto Star, Oct12
2010 Red Paw Merlot
 “The dark cherry colour leads into a cornucopia of plum, raspberry, cherry, vanilla, cinnamon and
cocoa, or, if you will, a textbook nose of Merlot. There is some serious tannic structure lurking
beneath, making for a strong case for a pairing with braised lamb shanks or dry rubbed, slow
smoked ribs.”
89 pts. Evan Saviolidis, winesavvy.com Aug12
 “Another terrific red from the excellent 2010 vintage, and characterized by impressive balance of all
the components.”
4.5 Stars, Rod Phillips, Winepointer No. 81, Nov12
 “By now I hope you know Coyote's Run has two types of soil on their property - and on occasion
split grape varieties out to see what the difference would be if each grape from each soil type was
treated the same, but separated. There is no Black Paw Merlot, so don't go looking for it - all these
grapes come from the Red Paw Vineyard. This is a pretty wonderful Merlot from a very good
vintage. The nose lures with a musky perfume, raspberry, black cherry and some blue fruits. The
taste follows what the nose offers in the form of blackberry, blueberry and black cherry with a dry
yet firm finish. It needs a few years to mellow and soften, but then you'll be drinking it for the next
7-9 years ... so buy now, enjoy later.”
4.5 Stars, Michael Pinkus, ontariowinereview.com, Aug12
 Bronze Medal, Ottawa Food and Wine Show 2012
2010 Black Paw Cab Franc
 “Here is yet another impressive bottling from Coyote’s 2010 red line-up. Boysenberry, plum, cassis,
vanilla, mocha and roasted herbs are built on a solid backbone of tannins. Combined with excellent
length, it will age well for the next 5 to 7 years.”
90 pts. Evan Saviolidis, winesavvy.com Aug12
 “It's been a staple at Coyote's Run to do it with Pinot Noir and a few times with Cabernet Franc ...
and in 2010 it was once again time for Cab Franc to shine in the Red and Black soil spotlight. The
difference is delicate versus heft. Red Paw has a very pretty nose loaded with cherry, spice, graphite
and smoke ... Black Paw is earth laden with cigar box notes…Black Paw doles out Franc's robust
nature: dark berries, black raspberry and cherry with a smoky, earthy quality that leads to a
graphite and dark fruit finish…”
4.5 Stars, Michael Pinkus, ontariowinereview.com, Aug12
 Bronze Medal, Ottawa Food and Wine Show 2012
 Bronze Medal, 2012 Canadian Wine Awards
 Bronze Medal, Intervin 2012
2009 Pinot Noir
 Bronze Medal, Intervin 2011
 Silver Medal, Canadian Wine Awards 2011
 “It shows defined cherry-raspberry fruit, cedar, spice and savoury-earthy notes on the nose. It’s
juicy and ripe in the mouth with red fruits, silky tannins and great acidity. Fine wine for $20.”
87 points, Rick Vansickle, winesinniagara.com, Aug11
2010 Pinot Gris/Pinot Blanc
 “A fruity nose of citrus, melon and apple. It’s dry and crisp in the mouth with fresh apple and
citrus zest. Nice little porch sipper.”
87 points, Rick Vansickle, winesinniagara.com, Aug11
2010 Red Paw Vineyard Chardonnay
 “The nose shows creamy vanilla, pear, sweet spice, minerals and some tropical notes. It’s more
fruit-forward than Black Paw and shows wonderful balance already.”
90 points, Rick Vansickle, winesinniagara.com, Jun11
 “A bouquet of toast, apple, pineapple, citrus, spice and banana are all present. It is richer in the
mouth than Black Paw, with nutmeg and cream adding complexity. There is very good length
and it is ready to drink now, and over the next 4 years.”
88 points, Evan Saviolidis, evanwinesavvy.com, Aug11
 “For a non-Chardonnay fan I sure do seem to like the Coyote's Run Red Paw offering yearafter-year, that's probably due to the wine not being dominated by wood. Yet again the 2010
delivers what I think Chardonnay drinkers are looking for these days. The nose smells of
butter, caramel, vanilla and peach pit and seems to get its delicacy from a mere whiff of some
floral notes. Aged in 100% Hungarian oak for 8-9 months doesn't seem to overpower the wine
flavour-wise though the vanilla seems more prominent on the palate with a lovely creaminess
at young juncture - fruit is beginning to emerge. I find the Red Paw Chardonnay to be delicate,
delicious and really very sippable.”
4.5 Stars, Michael Pinkus, ontariowinereview.com, Jul11
2010 Black Paw Vineyard Chardonnay
 “A very complex Chardonnay that shows restraint on the nose with butterscotch, vanilla,
poached pear and touch of citrus zest. On the palate, it’s a bit more robust with notes of
mineral, flint and gorgeously integrated fruit. An elegant and evolving wine that can cellar for
a few years to fully show its true potential.”
92 points, Rick Vansickle, winesinniagara.com, Jun11
 “Medium yellow in colour, this Chardonnay has seen new oak treatment. At first, it is the oak
which appears in the form of toast, vanilla and cream, but then the apple, melon, citrus and
minerals work their way into the mix. Medium body, refined and linear, there is enough
weight to pair with cream based dishes or richer cheeses.”
89 points, Evan Saviolidis, evanwinesavvy.com, Aug11
 “I find the Black Paw Chardonnay to be the deeper, richer version of Chardonnay in the
Coyote's Run Black Paw/Red Paw lexicon, this vintage. This year the colour is deeper and
darker than its Red Paw counterpart as well and the aromas and flavours are spicier with a
weighted creaminess on the palate. This is definitely the more masculine of the two wines and
a better pairing with food such as salmon.”
4+ Stars, Michael Pinkus, ontariowinereview.com, Jul11
2010 Unoaked Chardonnay
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Silver Medal, Value Award, Intervin 2011
“This sports a fine aroma of apple-pear, cream, grapefruit and vague corn scents - nicely done.
It's mid-weight, vaguely spicy (which is odd for unoaked chardonnay) with a rich smooth,
polished texture and very good concentration. Good sipping chardonnay, or enjoy with roast
pork or breaded veal.”
Very Good, David Lawrason, winerytohome.com, Oct11
“From grapes picked three weeks ahead of any other vintage, it shows perfumed tropical
fruits, peach and citrus in a rich, fruity style. Ripe stone and tropical fruits, minerals, medium
acid, and a slighty creamy texture (partial malo) in the mouth. Is there a better $15 Chard in
Niagara?”
88 points, Rick Vansickle, winesinniagara.com, Jun11
2010 Rare Vintage Pinot Gris
 “Rare Vintage estate wines at Coyote’s Run are only made when the vintage lends itself to
something special, such as this Pinot Gris. It’s barrel fermented in neutral Hungarian oak and
aged for seven months, more for the mouth feel than the spices. It’s finished dry with sweet
Bosc pear, melon and tropical notes on the nose. It’s rich and opulent in the mouth with ripe
fruits, a creamy feel on the palate and a hint of spice on the finish. Very fine wine.”
92 points, Rick Vansickle, winesinniagara.com, Jun11
 “‘Rare Vintage’ is a limited edition wine, only made in top years. One hundred cases were
made of this aromatic beauty. Its medium body serves up huge peach, flowers, honey and
vanilla on the nose and banana, cream, yeast and spice on the palate. There is beautiful length,
fresh acidity and a hint of bitterness, a telltale sign of a great Gris.”
89 points, Evan Saviolidis, evanwinesavvy.com, Aug11
 “Purists of Pinot Gris steer clear, this might be something that is shocking to your ears: Pinot
Gris fermented in oak and then aged the same way for a total of 7 months ... the result is a rich
style of Pinot Gris with a bigger, fuller mouthfeel and spicier character than what you usually
get. Think of a dry yet creamy Pinot Gris with a spicy backbone and you've got yourself a rare
vintage Pinot Gris.”
4 Stars, Michael Pinkus, ontariowinereview.com, Jul11
2009 Estate Cabernet Franc
 “A blend of Red and Black Paw Vineyard fruit with bramble, cherry, wild berry and tobacco
leaf on the nose. It’s a medium weight red with fresh cherry fruit flavours in the mouth to go
with raspberry and herbs and some savoury notes. Plenty of acid zip in this wine.”
86 points, Rick Vansickle, winesinniagara.com, Jun11
2009 Red Paw Vineyard Pinot Noir
 “Mid ruby. Very interesting aromas of light Pinot with top quality French oak. Daringly
transparent and tastes almost more like a 12.5% wine - perhaps because it is so dry (as
opposed to sweet). Polished tannins. Really rather sophisticated. Very appetising but I'd serve
it cellar cool. The merest hint of beetroot flavour.”
16.5/20, Jancis Robinson, FT.com, Jan13
 Bronze Medal, Intervin, 2011
 “The 2009 Red Paw Vineyard pinot is firmly in the lighter red berry fruit spectrum of flavours,
with notable high-toned cherry and a touch of earthy-funk that’s well within normally
acceptable bounds. Tannins are firm and grippy, bolstered by crisp acids, though the wine is
well-balanced all around. Impressive length.”
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89 points, John Szabo, National Post, Sep11
“The boys at Coyote’s Run make such good Pinot Noir year in and year out that it’s almost
criminal, but they also have a peculiar feature to their wines that makes them quite unique.
They have two kinds of clay soils on their property, red and black, and they separate the
grapes that grow in each to make separate batches of wine – and believe me when I tell you it
sure does prove that soil does make all the difference. The Red Paw vineyard is the pretty,
floral and red fruited one, delicate and delicious with cranberry, raspberry, strawberry and
beet notes, a real palate pleaser.”
4.5 Stars, Michael Pinkus, Ottawa Life, Jun11
“…the Red Paw shows highly expressive creamy cherry fruit, spice, toasty cedar bits and
some bramble-forest floor notes. Love the cherry pie flavours on the palate with touches of
raspberry fruit, cedar, spice and roasted herbs.”
91 points, Rick Vansickle, winesinniagara.com, Aug11
“This pale pinot has an intense, very spicy, herbal, red currant and slightly meaty nose. It's
light to mid weight, quite tart and firm, with some green tannin and grit. Excellent length
however - this almost electrifying. Not quite the finesse of the Black Paw Pinot, but almost as
engaging.”
Very Good+, David Lawrason, winerytohome.com, Oct11
Very Good+, Tony Aspler, winerytohome.com, Oct11
2009 Black Paw Vineyard Pinot Noir
 Gold Medal, Intervin 2011
 “This is more closed and tightly wound than the Red Paw Vineyard pinot from Coyote’s Run,
with considerably more structure and grippy tannins. Fruit spans the red and black berry
spectrum, and flavour intensity and depth are impressive. Solidly structured and age worthy
all in all.”
89 points, John Szabo, National Post, Sep11
 “The Black Paw vineyard only yields three tonnes per vintage of Pinot, the berries are smaller,
they ripen before the other Pinot fruit on the estate and they usually have higher brix at
harvest. It’s a gorgeously made wine with savoury cherry and strawberry fruit aromas to go
with lovely spice and oak styling. It has wonderful texture in the mouth with raspberry,
currants, plums, cassis and complex spice and oak. There’s a firmness to this wine and defined
tannins that suggest improvement with time in the cellar.”
92 points, Rick Vansickle, winesinniagara.com, Aug11
 “Year after year Black Paw is among Niagara’s top pinots, and remarkably different from
neighbouring Red Paw. This is a pale, tender pinot with a very fine, complex nose of cranraspberry fruit, gentle hazelnut cream, smoke, cocoa and herbs. Quite mindful of some Prince
Edward County pinots. It's light to mid-weight, light and quite silky but loaded with sour red
currant fruit and herbs on the finish. Excellent length.”
Outstanding, David Lawrason, winerytohome.com, Oct11
Outstanding, Tony Aspler, winerytohome.com, Oct11
2009 Rare Vintage Pinot Noir
 “…a lovely rich pinot, layered and paired to well-calibrated acidity. It’s great drinking now.”
4.5 Stars, Rod Phillips, Winepointer No. 81, Nov12
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“The Rare Vintage wines are made only in the best vintages from the best fruit on the estate.
Sheppard and Aubrey identify special barrels that make up the blend. They hit the nail on the
head with this Pinot. A nose of bright black cherry, sweet vanilla spice, toast and persistent,
elegant aromas that are absolutely beautiful. The palate shows ripe cherry and raspberry fruit
with kirsch and bramble notes chiming in. It’s rich, stylish and harmonious in the mouth.
Among the best Pinots tried from the 09 vintage.”
93 points, Rick Vansickle, winesinniagara.com, Aug11; Jun13
2010 Red Paw Vineyard Pinot Gris
 “You have to be growing up on the wrong side of the soil if you haven’t heard that an Ontario
winery has both red and black soils on their property and are planting their grapes on each to
compare the results. That winery’s name is Coyote’s Run and they are about to do their soil
‘speriment on Pinot Gris. In 2010, so the story goes, the grapes looked more like red grapes
than their typical grey-ish colour and reached ripeness levels of 24 brix. The nose is rich in
peach and green apple with a touch of floral. Taste is apple and peach with hints of lemonlime and good acidity to balance. The black soil fruit is a few years behind but this is a good
benchmark to start with; a very summery wine with a slightly bitter finish that seems to play
off well against the sweet fruit on the mid-palate.”
4.5 Stars, Michael Pinkus, OntarioWineReview.com, May11
 “From single vineyard fruit picked on Sept. 3, this Alsatian styled Gris, is finished at 14%
alcohol but doesn’t show it. A tropical fruit salad on the nose with melon, spice and light
perfume notes. It’s finished dry but has a sweet impression from the super-ripe fruit. Such
great mouth feel and depth of flavour in this wonderful Gris from Niagara.”
90 pts, Rick Vansickle, winesinniagara.com Apr11
 “This has a terrific nose with some peach/pineapple, a touch of toffee, waxy notes. It is
impressively rich. It has considerable structure, great weight, some heat and excellent length.
Yet it retains some youthful freshness. Best now to 2014.”
Very Good+, David Lawrason, winerytohome.com, Jul11
2010 Pinot Blanc
 “When I visited some wineries in Michigan last year I was really impressed with, of all things,
their Pinot Blancs – same thing happened a few years ago when I was out in British Columbia.
Now there are a few who grow Pinot Blanc in Ontario and it seems like even fewer make
varietal wines from the grape, but I have to tell you that for a winery that doesn’t grow their
own Blanc grapes Coyote’s Run sure has perfected making the wines. They get the grapes
from Vineland Estates and they make the prettiest Blanc going. First there’s the nose that’s full
of floral, apple blossom, mineral notes and hints of melon. The palate has melon (honeydew)
and apple blossom … it’s just an all out pretty wine with great acid balance and a lovely long
finish. Enjoy it this summer with pleasure and with friends.”
4.5 Stars, Michael Pinkus, OntarioWineReview.com, May11
 “Only 100 cases of this rarely planted (at least in Niagara) grape was made. Soft melon, peach
and mango notes on the nose. It shows layered fruits in the mouth and zest on the finish.”
88 pts, Rick Vansickle, winesinniagara.com Apr11
 “I have always been a fan of this bottling, and the current vintage lives up to its predecessors.
Elegant and crisp, it is all about apple, peach, pear, flowers and minerals. It is an ideal aperitif
wine, or pair it with mild brie and canapés.”
88 points, Evan Saviolidis, evanwinesavvy.com, Aug11
2010 Five Mile
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“An unusual blend of Riesling, Pinot Blanc and Gewurztraminer at an attractive price. Notes
of grapefruit, lychee and peach with subtle spice on the nose. Just a nice, fruity wine for a hot
summer’s day.”
87 pts, Rick Vansickle, winesinniagara.com Apr11
“Even though Riesling accounts for 57% of the blend, it is the 20% of Gewürztraminer which
dominates its personality. The remainder is Pinot Blanc. An aromatic blend of peach rose
water, honey and grapefruit beguiles. The palate offers refreshing acidity as well as a
spicy/grapefruit tinged finale. Pair with munster or gouda cheese.”
87 pts, Evan Saviolidis, evanwinesavvy.com, Aug11
“Nose: minerally, grapefruit rind. Taste: dry, clean flavours of grapefruit, apricot and lime.”
Very Good, Tony Aspler, winerytohome.com, Jul11
“This is one of the most successful of the wave of new white blends in Niagara. It's very
snappy, crisp yet not austere with a ripe nose of melon, pineapple and a whiff of sulphur. The
smooth texture punctuated by firm, fresh almost mineral acidity is the key. And the length is
very good as well, better than most of this style and price.”
Very Good+, David Lawrason, winerytohome.com, Jul11
“Pale straw hue with a bouquet of lemon, apricot, honey and hints of white rose. Off-dry with
medium body, supple texture and a charming, aromatic finish.”
89 pts, Konrad Ejbich, winefox.ca, Nov12
2008 Riesling Icewine
 Silver Medal, 2010 Canadian Wine Awards
 “A deep golden color, superb balance and attractive exotic aromas and flavours make this a
fabulous choice for the holiday season. Lush in texture, fresh and lively on the palate, it has
intense aromas and flavours of honeyed orchard fruit, apricot jam and five-fruit marmalade.
The lengthy aftertaste further manifests the harmony of a tangy texture and luscious fruit. Sip
before a roaring fire—with or without nuts, cheese or a fruit-based dessert.”
4.5 Stars, winecurrent.com, Dec10
2009 Unoaked Chardonnay
 Bronze Medal, 2010 Canadian Wine Awards
 Silver Medal, 2010 Intervin Awards
 Best Value Wine, 2010 Intervin Awards
 “Coyote’s Run delivers an exceptional unoaked Chardonnay that will brighten any winter gettogether. The combination of crisp, lively character and a rich flavor profile make this a clever
and tasty model of Chardonnay.”
4 Stars, Vines Magazine, Dec10
 “Nose: apple, floral note. Taste: dry, apple with citrus acidity.”
Very Good, Tony Aspler, winerytohome.com, Sep10
2009 Red Paw Vineyard Chardonnay
 Bronze Medal, Ontario Wine Awards, Jun11
 “The appellation is Four Mile Creek but it’s the vineyard that’s critical with this brand new
wine from four-year-old vines. A new-leaf wine usually shows itself in big, opulent flavours
that deliver a great experience right from the get-go but are not built to last for any length of
time in the cellar. That’s what you get here with this first effort — a ripe nose of apple-pear
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fruit backed up by vanilla and oak toast. It’s creamy and lush on the palate and bursting with
apple fruit and balancing oak and spice. Lovely wine.”
4Stars, Rick Vansickle, winesinniagara.com Aug10
“Nose: butterscotch, nutty, spicy oak, apple. Taste: richly extracted pineapple flavour with a
spicy oak note; nicely balanced.”
Outstanding, Tony Aspler, winerytohome.com, Sep10
“This wafts smoky oak on the nose but it is followed up by with yellow apple/pear, gentle
buttermint candy and spice. It’s a very pretty, elegant, pristine and smooth chardonnay with
well sewn lemon, apple butter finish. Excellent length. Good vitality and class.”
Outstanding, David Lawrason, winerytohome.com, Sep10
“Another Chardonnay that shows that even with barrel fermenting and aging oak can play a
supporting role to enhance the flavour of the wine, instead of stealing the show. When you
put your nose into this glass you'd be hard pressed to find a heavy-handed use of oak, in fact,
it'd be hard to find oak at all, the fruit comes wafting out and lures you into the glass for a sip.
And it's here where the influence of the oak comes in ... there's a mix of both buttery leesy
notes and wood along with just enough fruit to keep you coming back for more - and there's
enough of a mix of both in each subsequent mouthful to make it interesting to the last
delicious drop..”
4.5 Stars, Michael Pinkus, OntarioWineReview.com, Mar11
2009 Black Paw Vineyard Chardonnay
 Bronze Medal, 2010 Canadian Wine Awards
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“A tighter nose, which is typical for the Black Paw vineyard in all varietals, of soft apple-citrus
and stylish oak-spice undertones. This wine is evolving but shows focus, delicate fruit and nice
spice and oak chiming in. A more elegant chardonnay that will reward with time in the
cellar.”
4.5Stars, Rick Vansickle, winesinniagara.com Aug10
 “Nose: forest floor, baked apple; more Burgundian in style. Taste: leaner that the Red Paw
with apple and spicy oak flavours.”
Very Good+, Tony Aspler, winerytohome.com, Sep10
 “For a great lesson in the importance of soil try this beside the Red Paw Chardonnay. This is
much more firm, tight and mineral. The nose shows fine blend of oak smoke/toast, with
vanillin, pear custard and spice. The palate has more grip than the Red Paw and is not as
smooth. But I really like the tension that also signals longer r life ahead. Lovely lemon custard
notes on the finish, with excellent length.”
Outstanding, David Lawrason, winerytohome.com, Sep10
2009 Pinot Blanc
 “An alluring nose of subtle captivating aromas—lemon-lime, exotic spice and peach—provide
delightful segue to a focused stream of sweet and tang, yin and yang flavours—honeyed pear,
racy lemon and zesty ripe pineapple. It’s an easy sipping crowd-pleaser that pours well as a
welcoming wine or paired with pan-seared calamari rings under a squish of fresh lemon.
There’s good value here.”
4Stars, Vic Harradine, winecurrent.com, May10
 “Winemaker Dave Sheppard has a way with Pinot Blanc – this is interesting because the
Coyote folks don’t grow the grapes on the property – it’s one of the very few grapes they
purchase (from Henry of Pelham and Vineland) and is consistently becoming one of their top
summer sippers. The nose is largely pear and mac apple, but it’s the palate that keeps you
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sipping away with the likes of sweet tropical fruit along with pear and crisp apple. The
medium length linger on the tongue which might mean you’ll take sips less often, but I doubt
that … this one’s delicious and will have you sipping again long before the taste runs out of
your mouth – so my advice is to buy a bunch, you’re gonna need the extras especially if you
decide to share.”
4.5 stars, Michael Pinkus, Ontario Wine Review, Jul10
“Nose: minerally, earthy, citrus; Taste: very dry, lively acidity, green plum; fresh but needs
more mid-palate fruit.”
Very Good +, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, Jul10
“A pale water colour leads into a nose of apple, banana and melon. The palate adds more
depth and complexity in the form of tropical fruit, spice, apple and peach. The finish is long
and fresh.”
88, Evan Saviolids, Wine Tidings, Dec10
2009 Pinot Gris / Pinot Blanc
 “A delicate complex nose of floral, spice box, minerality and tree fruit aromas open this fruitforward delectable gem. Spice-infused fruit washes over the palate in waves—white peach,
grapefruit and racy lemon. Mid weight and quite generously textured it finishes dry, crisp,
complex and lip-smacking good. Pour under the summer sun with spicy crab cakes or all
manner of sea food.”
4Stars, Vic Harradine, winecurrent.com, May10
2008 Red Paw Vineyard Syrah
 “Spice box, toast and floral notes mingle with heady aromas of dark juicy cherry. Palatecoating flavours wash the palate extending though the lengthy and deftly balanced finish—
bramble berry, ripe black Bing cherry and lashings of dark chocolate. It’s mid weight, nicely
textured and brimming with pleasurable sipping—each sip, each glass, better than the one
before.”
4.5Stars, Vic Harradine, winecurrent.com, May10
 “Nose: blackberry, touch of oak; Taste: dry, firm, lean, red berry, good acidity”
Very Good +, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, Jul10
2009 Five Mile
 Silver Medal, 2010 Canadian Wine Awards
 Bronze Medal, 2010 Cellars of the World Competition
 “Lip-smacking good and value-packed, this delivers a lovely mouthful of delicious flavour
with lemon-lime tang and succulent white peach predominant. It’s a blend of Riesling, Pinot
Blanc and Gewürztraminer with a silky mouth feel and generous texture. The aftertaste is a
delightful balance of ripe, sweet peach and racy citrus. It’s crisp and refreshing—made to be
sipped outdoors and it works well with lighter cuisine.”
4Stars, Vic Harradine, winecurrent.com, May10
2009 Red Paw Vineyard Pinot Gris
 Soft subtle aromas of spring flowers, citrus, slate and spice open this rich, complex and
beautifully structured drop. Creamy smooth and richly textured on the palate, there’s a
persistent stream of crisp refreshing flavour with ruby red grapefruit, tangy lemon and spiceinfused yellow plum to the fore. Well paced, well priced and delicious, it sips well on its own
or when paired with a deck chair and a good book.
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4.5Stars, Vic Harradine, winecurrent.com, May10
“A combination of citrus, apple, spice, melon and a hint of peach are all present in the mid
weight Gris. Refreshing acid and very good length make this wine perfect for schnitzel with
lemon.”
87, Evan Saviolids, Wine Tidings, Dec10
2008 Meritage
 “This has a very fragrant, lifted, sensuous nose with slightly meaty notes, olive and
blackcurrant jam. It is very slim, juicy, quite tart and aggressive on the palate, with loads of
flavour. Drink it now through 2016. Shows excellent length.”
Very Good+, David Lawrason, WinerytoHome, Feb11
2008 Black Paw Vineyard Cabernet Franc
 Silver Medal, 2010 Canadian Wine Awards
 “Perfumed aromas of dark ripe fruit, cedar and mixed spice blossom from the full-blown nose.
There’s a gusher of complex flavour on the palate with tangy pie cherry, succulent briary berry
and fennel-infused cassis galore. This is balanced and well structured with fine-grained
acceptable tannin and a generous mouth feel. The lengthy finish provides a mouth-watering
aftertaste. Pour with rare-grilled strip loin.”
4.5Stars, Vic Harradine, winecurrent.com, Jun10
 “On the nose, the Black Paw offers up spice and pepper aromas; it’s on the palate where this
wine really show it’s stuffing. Darker fruit takes center stage along with fresh tobacco, white
pepper and toned down acidity, but with lots of complexity and elegance on the finish.
Compare with the Red Paw version of the same year to get the full story.”
4.5 stars, Michael Pinkus, Ontario Wine Review, Jul10
 “I never would have guessed that this kind of ripeness could be attained in Niagara’s cool,
damp 2008 vintage. It speaks to quality of this vineyard site just below St. David’s Bench in
one of the warmest pockets in Niagara. This is lovely, with a ripe sweeter nose with raspberry
fruit interlaced with cedar and vanilla. It’s medium weight, fairly creamy and tender then
ending with some tannin and heat. Lovely ripe fruit core all the way. Very good length.”
Outstanding, David Lawrason, WinerytoHome, Jul10
Outstanding, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, Jul10
2008 Red Paw Vineyard Cabernet Franc
 “Succulent fruit-driven flavours, interesting complexity and a silky tannin structure mark this
as special. Involved delicate aromas waft from this mid-weight nicely textured red with mintinfused cherry, black pepper and brush strokes of earthy notes predominant. It bathes the
palate with well-balanced flavours of kirsch liqueur, spiced cranberry and ripe succulent dark
berry fruit. The finish lingers, but you shouldn’t—only 100 cases made.”
5Stars, Vic Harradine, winecurrent.com, May10
 “Smells are juicy with lots of red fruit along with hints of cranberry and tobacco. On the palate
is where this wine really shows it’s attributes: it’s juicy and full of red fruit flavours, namely
raspberry and strawberry, along with some really good lingering mouthwatering acidity on
the finish. Compare with the Black Paw version of the same year to get the full story.”
4.5 stars, Michael Pinkus, Ontario Wine Review, Jul10
 “Great presence here along with some refinement. It displays a generous, fragrant and
complex nose of cran-raspberry, sour cherry, cedar and clove, with a background meatiness I
find perfectly acceptable. It’s mid-weight, slender yet loaded with flavour. Some heat, softer
tannin than expect. Excellent length.”
Very Good +, David Lawrason, WinerytoHome, Jul10
Very Good +, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, Jul10
2008 Red Paw Vineyard Pinot Noir
 “This is value-packed and bursting with ripe juicy flavour—prime fruit, a fabulous red wine
vintage and a top notch winemaker coalesce in this beautifully balanced gem. Aromas of
exotic spice and cherry segue fruit-forward flavours with ripe succulent mulberry, red cherry
and wisps of toast predominant. It’s mid weight, deftly balanced dishing out a lengthy fruity
aftertaste mingling with a ripe tannin underpinning. Pair with smoked duck breasts.”
4.5Stars, Vic Harradine, winecurrent.com, Jun10
 “The Red Paw Vineyard delivers Pinots in a softer, more restrained style. This is delicate and
pretty with cherry fruit and vanilla notes.”
3.5Stars, Rick Vansickle, St. Catharines Standard, Apr10
2008 Black Paw Vineyard Pinot Noir
 “Hand-picked and aged 14 months in small French oak barrels, this opens with a perfumed
and alluring nose of lilac, mixed spice box and dark berry fruit. It brims with flavour—
succulent mulberry, ripe juicy Bing cherry, earthy notes and spice-infused blood plum. It’s
medium bodied, nicely textured and sports a drying tangy fruit-forward finish. Decant two
hours and pour with hearty fare—osso bucco or cassoulet.”
4Stars, Vic Harradine, winecurrent.com, Jun10and Vines Magazine, Jul10
 “The Black Paw Vineyard is a complete departure from Red Paw. A wave of mocha, earth,
forest floor and black cherry notes jump from the glass. In the mouth, it's a substantial Pinot
with generous black cherry, vanilla, spice and even hints of darker fruits.”
4 Stars, Rick Vansickle, St. Catharines Standard, Apr10
 “I really like the ‘Paw’ pinots from Coyotes Run, and if you can get your hands on both a ‘Red
Paw’ and a ‘Black Paw’ (like this one) and taste them together, it’s quite instructive. This one
has quite concentrated flavours, with some good layering and depth. It’s juicy, with
manageable tannins, and makes a great choice for poultry and pork.”
4Stars, Rod Phillips, Winepointer 57, Feb11
 “This has just a bit more elegance and better balance than the Red Paw with very similar red
currant-cranberry fruit and well integrated smoky notes. Also some herbs and acetone. It’s a
fleshy and fairly smooth with a piquant cranberry bitter finish. Best 2011 to 2014.”
Very Good +, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, Feb11
Very Good +, David Lawrason, WinerytoHome, Feb11
2007 Rare Vintage Cabernet Merlot Syrah
 “In celebration of the exceptional 2007 vintage, Coyote’s Run decided to commemorate it by
assembling a special wine, one which they plan to make only during “ideal vintages”. This
wine was assembled from a barrel of each varietal listed on the label and only 100 cases were
made. The nose has smoky bacon, black raspberry, vanilla, herbs, spice with nice tannins and a
spicy-smoky finish with big overall flavour. A smooth beginning with a big pop in the middle
and a delicious finish.”
4.5 stars, Michael Pinkus, Ontario Wine Review, Feb 2010
2007 Meritage
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Silver Medal, 2009 Canadian Wine Awards
Silver Medal, 2009 Cellars of the World
Bronze Medal, 2009 Intervin
“This is a well-made blend of merlot and cabernets sauvignon and franc that shows welldefined fruit, good complexity, in good balance with a seam of fresh, clean acidity. The tannins
are quite manageable, and this is drinking now and during the next two years.”
4 stars, Rod Phillips, Winepointer.com, Oct10
“…what a gorgeous wine that shows off the vintage. Equally impressive is the price tag for a
wine of this quality. It starts with rich, ripe blackberry, plums and just a hint of red fruits and
spice on the nose. All that richness and spice is totally integrated in the mouth. A polished red
that can be cellared for future pleasure.”
4.5 stars, Rick Vansickle, St. Catharines Standard, Apr10
2008 Black Paw Vineyard Chardonnay
 Bronze Medal, 2009 Canadian Wine Awards
 Bronze Medal, 2009 Intervin
 “Full on the palate, nicely integrated oak; toasty, apple flavor with fine acidic finish.”
Very Good+, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, Nov 2009
 “This is the style of chardonnay to which Ontario should be aspiring. It’s delicious, evenhanded, subtle chardonnay with a fine balance of apple-pear, cashew, peat smoke and vanilla.
Mid-weight, with fine tension and vibrancy. Some alcohol on the finish but not overboard.
Very good to excellent length. A bit hard; so age it a year or two. Very good value.”
Outstanding, David Lawrason, WinerytoHome, Nov 2009
 “… it’s a beauty. The wine is aged 18 months in a mix of new and old Hungarian oak barrels,
and if you have never tried a wine done in Hungarian oak this is a good place to start. The
nose sucks you in with vanilla notes, tropical fruits and lemon curd. The palate has a soft and
buttery vanilla sensation, there’s also lemon, pineapple core, peach pit along with some great
minerality and acidity to round out the whole package. As many readers know, I am not a
Chardonnay fan, in fact, I am firmly entrenched in the ABC camp – but this one helped pull
me, if just ever so slightly, a little closer to the Chardonnayers’ way of seeing things.”
4.5 stars, Michael Pinkus, Ontario Wine Review, Dec 2009
 “Greenish gold. Fresh and easy/golden on the nose. Vines are 10-13 years old. Very fresh and
easy. Hint of cappuccino and spice. 100% Hungarian oak of different ages – the winery’s
specialty. Still a little chewy. Nicely sculpted. Competent.”
16/20, Jancis Robinson, London UK Financial Times, May10
2008 Unoaked Chardonnay
 “Light yellow colour with moderate aromas of pear, this wine features flowers, smoky
minerals and some spice. It is dry and light bodied with a citrus, peach and creamy finale. It
has a medium length and is ready to drink.”
85, Evan Saviolidis, winesavvy.com, Jul 2009
 Bronze Medal, 2009 Intervin
2007 Red Paw Vineyard Syrah
 “This is aptly named ‘Syrah’ rather than ‘Shiraz’ as it has the structure and elegance Syrah
from the northern Rhône often displays. Look for a lifted nose of toasty notes, black pepper
and mixed spice. The flavours wash over the palate and provide a steady stream through the
well-balanced lengthy finish—ripe mulberry, red cherry and spiced black plum. The oak
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ripe supple tannin adds underpinning and structure.”
4.5 stars, Vic Harradine, www.winecurrent.com, Jun 15 2009
“This wine shows real finesse, with smoky bacon, white pepper and creamy vanilla – great
mouth-feel and nice fruit … deliciously done.”
4 stars, Michael Pinkus, Ontario Wine Review, Sept 2009
2008 Pinot Gris
 “This is light, crisp, straightforward Pinot Gris that resembles riesling in this lighter, higher
acid vintage, Clean, reserved aromas include green apple, grapefruit and a touch of yeasty
complexity. Good mid-palate viscosity, with a grapefruity finish. Good length.”
Very Good, David Lawrason, WinerytoHome, May 2009
 “Colour: medium straw; Nose: minerally, apple; Taste: dry, apple and peach pit flavours;
touch of bitterness on the finish.”
Very Good, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, May 2009
 “From a very limited production, less than 300 cases remain; you’ll need to be quick off the
mark to snag some. Spice box, mineral and floral on the nose, this provides a delicious
imbibing experience with mouth-filling flavours of succulent peach, pear and honeyed apple.
It’s light to medium bodied, nicely textured and delivers a crisp bone-dry finish of ripe
citrussy tang.”
4 Stars, Vic Harradine, winecurrent.com, Jun 15 2009
2008 Pinot Blanc
 “The nose is a tropical, spice, pear, musk beauty that carries all the way through the palate. It's
done in an off-dry style with opulent fruits and complementary spice notes.”
4 Stars, Rick Vansickle, St. Catharines Standard, Apr10
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“This is a fairly rich, soft pinot blanc with quite ripe pear-peach fruit and white flower aromas.
Palate is creamier and sweeter than expected from the vintage. There is a touch of sourness
offsetting the rich fruit. Some anise on the finish. Very good to excellent length.”
Very Good+, David Lawrason, WinerytoHome, May 2009
 “Colour: medium straw; Nose: minerally, white peach; Taste: richly extracted, sweet peach
flavour; nicely balanced; good clean finish.”
Very Good+, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, May 2009
 “Only 270 cases produced, less remain. There’s a roomful of spice and floral aromas as it gets
in gear to treat the palate to a lip-smacking array of tang and flavour with nectarine, mango,
sweet pear and moderating citrus acidity to the fore. It’s slightly off-dry, medium bodied and
silky smooth. The finish delivers that sweet and tang that pairs so well with friends on the
deck during the day and with spicy Asian cuisine during the evening meal.”
4.5 Stars, Vic Harradine, winecurrent.com, Jun 15 2009
 Alsace could take a lesson from this wine. By far, the best Ontario Pinot Blanc I have ever tried!
At first whiff, there are pleasant aromas of apple, melon, citrus and tropical fruit, but when it
hits the palate, it really starts to strut it stuff with a rich and concentrated mouthful of peach,
honey, smoke and spice. The finish is long and there is just a smidge of sweetness to balance
the fresh acid.
90, Evan Saviolidis, winesavvy.com, Jul 2009
2007 Black Paw Vineyard Cabernet Franc
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“This is a gutsy Cab Franc with age on its side. The heavy dark clay soil and 14 months in oak
contribute to its density and charm. There are aromas and flavours galore—ripe dark berry
fruit, anise, spiced black plum and herbal notes among them. It’s medium to full bodied with
perceptible grainy tannin and a lingering finish.”
4 Stars, Vic Harradine, winecurrent.com May 19 2009
Bronze Medal, 2009 Intervin
2007 Red Paw Vineyard Cabernet Franc
 “This mid weight Franc was barrel aged for 14 months, giving the wine a spicy personality
which combines with plum, blackberries and cherry cola. Tannins are present, so pair it with a
veal pizzaiola or seared duck breast in a blackcurrant sauce. Drink it over the next 5 years.”
88, Evan Saviolidis, winesavvy.com, Jul 2009
2008 Pinot Gris/Pinot Blanc
 Gold Medal, 2009 Cellars of the World
 “Enjoy lifted aromas of ripe yellow peach and pear along with floral and spice notes in this
medium-bodied gem. Succulent flavours—tropical fruit and refreshing citrus—are delivered
via a silky smooth texture and mouth-watering finish of lemon-lime verve. Impeccably
balanced, this delightful patio-sipping blend has the structure and character to pair well with
food; try pan-seared scallops on a bed of arugula or tarte d’Alsace…”
4.5 Stars, Vic Harradine, winecurrent.com May 19 2009
 “Coyote’s Run is less flamboyant. Everyday but wonderful, like buying a new pair of jeans.
Another sure to please wine. Screw cap and clear glass bottle add a modern touch.”
Billy’s Best Bottles, 2010
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“This is a soft and easy drinking white that is made for manchego cheese or a tarte flambé. A
perfume of melon, ripe peach, flowers and banana work their way across a light bodied frame.
The texture is creamy with a spicy note on the finale.”
86, Evan Saviolidis, winesavvy.com, Jul 2009
 Bronze Medal, 2009 Intervin
2007 Black Paw Vineyard Pinot Noir
 “Tasted from barrel just prior to bottling, the 2007 Black Paw reveals brooding, deep aromas
suggesting dark fruit, floral and barnyard notes. Those complex notes set the stage for a
flavourful and intense wine that has a generous core of fruit, obvious oak influence and a dry
finish. This is a powerful Pinot, which needs time in bottle to integrate and gain some flesh.”
4 Stars, Chris Waters, Vinesmag.com , Feb 2009
2007 Red Paw Vineyard Pinot Noir
 Bronze Medal, 2010 Canadian Wine Awards
 Bronze Medal, 2009 Cellars of the World
 Bronze Medal, 2009 Intervin
 “Coyote’s Run’s Red Paw Pinot Noir lives in the shadow of the bigger, bolder Black Paw
bottling, which is a shame since to my taste this is a truer, purer expression of the varietal. Its
bright red fruit aromas and flavours are masked somewhat by espresso roast/toasty oak notes.
On the palate, a pleasing floral note peeks through cranberry/cherry flavour and adds to the
enchantment factor.”
3.5 Stars, Chris Waters, Vinesmag.com , Feb 2009
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“Jeff Aubry, owner of Coyote’s Run, described this wine as “what the perfect girlfriend should
smell and taste like”. Good thing for Patti (his wife) they have yet to make Axe Red Paw Pinot
Noir Body Spray – her married life is safe. But this wine will become quite extinct the moment
enough people find out about it. With only 650 cases made it might sound like a lot, but this is
not a wine you buy one bottle at a time, it’s a 4-6 bottle lie a few down type of purchase. First,
when you pour it, you’ll notice its beautiful colour. Then with a sniff you’ll pick up ripe black
cherry, raspberry, rhubarb, a touch earthy and slightly smoky. The taste is ripe and juicy black
and red fruit, earthy and smoky, with firm yet smooth tannins that are velvety across the
tongue. This is a very feminine Pinot, with lot of rounded, smooth curves that feel supple in
the mouth and especially on the tongue, “like licking the skin of a supermodel”. Now that
does sound like the perfect girlfriend, the only thing missing is the high-maintenance factor;
the good news is that Coyote’s Run has taken care of that part for you, tending to her every
need for her 14-month stay in French barrique; now all you have to do it take her out for a
good time once in awhile. This wine is still quite young but it shows so much potential that on
that alone it deserves its 5-star rating.”
5 stars, Michael Pinkus, Ontario Wine Review, June 2009
2007 Riesling Icewine
 91 pts, Sweet Wine of the Year, Gold Medal, 2009 Canadian Wine Awards
 “This new ice wine shows a very intense, almost piercing riesling nose of vinyl, peaches and
herbs. It’s full bodied, rich, very sweet and balanced by a nice acid seam. Excellent length, with
orange/tangerine notes on the finish. Excellent to outstanding length.”
Outstanding, David Lawrason, WinerytoHome, Oct 2008
 “Nose: honey, grapefruit rind. Taste: sweet, beautifully balanced honey and grapefruit; firm
structure.”
Outstanding, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, Oct 2008
 “There’s more than a hint of the clean, zesty riesling acidity in this luscious icewine. It flows
steadily from attack to finish, lightening the concentrated flavours, moderating the acidity, and
lifting the texture. Sip it alone or drink it with crème brûlée.”
4 Stars, Rod Phillips, rodphillipsonwine.com, Nov 2008
 “A seductive Icewine that beguiles the taster with golden raisins macerated in honey, apricots
and marmalade. Sweet, rich, ripe, with a solid backbone of acidity and excellent length.”
89, Evan Saviolis, winesavvy.ca, Oct 2009
2006 Off Dry Vidal
 “This is quite intense and engaging table wine vidal, and good value. Bright lemon colour.
There is a whiff of matchstick on the nose but also good pear-mango fruit and a note of honey.
Lively palate, light to medium bodied and almost spritzy, with a clean, ginger accented finish.
Very good length. Enjoy as you would a riesling.”
Very Good, David Lawrason, WinerytoHome, Oct 2008
 “Nose: smoky, struck flint, minerally. Taste: sweet melon, minty note; full on the palate. Good
value.”
Very Good, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, Oct 2008
2007 Black Paw Vineyard Chardonnay
 “Nose: spicy apple with an oaky note. Taste: lovely mouth feel, dry, apple with well integrated
oak.”
Very Good+, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, Oct 2008
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“This barrel fermented chardonnay shows quite lifted and complex aromas of smoke, toast,
almond and pear fruit with a chive-like green note. It’s slender, balanced and juicy with some
stony minerality on the finish. Very good to excellent length with a spicy twist.”
Very Good+, David Lawrason, WinerytoHome, Oct 2008
“Look for expressive aromas and flavours in this classy barrel-fermented Chard. Mixed spice,
pear and apple aromas give way to rich and intense flavours with Granny Smith apple, ripe
lemon citrus and delicious nectarine to the fore. It wraps up clean, refreshing, well balanced
and lip-smacking good.”
4.5 Stars, Vic Harradine, winecurrent.com May 19 2009
“This is a rather funky old world style chardonnay from Coyote's Run's celebrated Black Paw
vineyard, with plenty of mineral and wet hay, bee pollen and caramelized pear aromas. The
palate is fullish, balanced with tight acid and more mineral notes, with pretty impressive
intensity and length. This could use another 2-3 years in the cellar to fully come together, and
should make an impressive experience.”
89, John Szabo, WineAlign.com, Jan10
2007 Cabernet
 Bronze Medal, 2009 Canadian Wine Awards
 Bronze Medal, 2009 Intervin
 Bronze Medal, 2009 Cellars of the World
 Judge’s Selection, 2009 International Value Wine Awards
 “Coyote’s Run Cabernet is a wonderfully pure expression of these grapes – gutsy, challenging,
refreshing. A classic bistro-style red that says “Bring on the food and friends – and another
bottle. We need more local reds in this style.”
Billy’s Best Bottles, 2010
 “This is a very attractive 50:50 blend of cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc. It’s young and
vibrant in style, so look for solid flavours of bright fruit and a broad line of acidity that makes
it tangy and refreshing. It goes well with lasagna and anything in tomato-based sauce,
whether it’s pasta, vegetables or meats.”
4 Stars, Rod Phillips, rodphillipsonwine.com, Nov 2008
4 Stars, Rod Phillips, Vines, Dec 2008
 “Another remarkable 2007 Niagara offering. It’s a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet
Franc, so you get the cassis as well as the blueberry flavours. Plump but well styled, with
smooth tannins and lovely berry feel in the mouth.”
Dan Kislenko, Hamilton Spectator, Nov 2008
 “…we are getting one heck of a deal on a wine loaded with black cherry, earthy-cedary
nuances, lots of black fruit like cassis and black berry, cinnamon, spice, a full mouth feel with
good tannins and a dusting of bittersweet chocolate on the finish..”
Michael Pinkus, Ontario Wine Review, Sept 2008
 “Nose: cedar, floral, currants. Taste: beautifully balanced elements of red berries, oak and
acidity with firm tannins on the finish.”
Very Good+, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, Oct 2008
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“This 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc delivers a complex and juicy
mouthful of sweet dark fruit with black currant and spicy black Damson plum that’s
underpinned by ripe supple tannin. The enticing aromas include toasty notes, tobacco and
cherry. It's medium bodied, generously textured and finishes the way it begins—complex and
well balanced with flavours and aromas of rich dark spicy fruit with subtle hints of oak—both
American and French were used. This offers a world of value with the price-quality balance
tipped well in your favour.”
4 .5 stars, Vic Harradine, www.winecurrent.com, Oct 2008
2006 Meritage
 “Dense purple colour; a nose of fresh mushrooms, licorice, black cherry; sweet spicy cherry
fruit, full on the palate; firmly structured.”
4 stars, Tony Aspler, www.tonyaspler.com, July 2008
 “Not as powerful as the 2005, rather it is a softer, juicer version. The wine is all about plums,
herbs, smoke and spice both on the palate and nose. Very good length and supple tannins.
Drink over the next 2 or 3 years.”
87 Evan Saviolidis, Tidings, Aug 2008
 “Nose: floral, blackcurrant, cedar. Taste: elegant, claret-like with red and blackcurrant flavours;
firmly structured, well made. Ripe tannins.”
Very Good+, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, Oct 2008
2007 Unoaked Chardonnay
 “This nicely catches the gentle balance and ease expected of unoaked chardonnay, plus a bit of
complexity one might find in Chablis, the original unoaked chardonnay. Soft, mild, fairly
complex nose of apple-pear fruit, honey on bread and floral notes. Mid-weight, rich yet crisp
nicely balanced. Very good to excellent length.”
Very Good+, David Lawrason, WinerytoHome, June 2008
 “Taste: ripe apple and peach flavours, full in the mouth; well balanced with good length.”
Very Good+, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, June 2008
 “Pale straw; leesy, minerally, apple and pear; dry, medium-bodied; touch of bitterness on the
finish.”
3.5 stars, Tony Aspler, www.tonyaspler.com, July 2008
 “Nicely catches the gentleness expected of unoaked chardonnay, plus the complexity one
might find in chablis, the original unoaked chardonnay. Soft, mild, fairly complex aromas of
apple and pear, honey on bread and floral notes. Mid-weight, rich yet crisp and nicely
balanced.”
88, Toronto Life, 2008
2006 Cabernet
 “In reds look for the lively, lightish Cabernet that makes a refreshing summer gulper.”
Bill Munnelly, Billy’s Best Bottles, June 2008
2006 Black Paw Cabernet Franc
 “Taste: elegant, well structured, nicely balanced with red berry flavour.”
Very Good+, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, May 2008
 “...age-worthy, with a restrained but complex nose of ripe raspberry/strawberry fruit, clove
spice and herbs. Mid-weight, firm with good density in what was an often dilute vintage. Very
good length.”
Very Good+, David Lawrason, WinerytoHome, May 2008
 “Pencil lead, violets on the nose; sweet , earthy fruit; spicy flavour with soft tannins.”
4 stars, Tony Aspler, www.tonyaspler.com, July 2008
2006 Red Paw Cabernet Franc
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“Taste: dry, floral note, light red berry; firm finish.”
Very Good, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, May 2008
“From the red-soiled half of the estate vineyard this shows a lifted nose of sweet raspberry-red
currant fruit with typical cabernet franc tobacco plus leather and new wood spice. Quite
engaging aromas. The palate is mid-weight and somewhat tender with a fairly tannic, slightly
green finish.”
Very Good, David Lawrason, WinerytoHome, May 2008
“Light, red berry, firm structure with soft rhubarb and red berry flavours. More Pinot Noir
than Cabernet Franc, firm finish.”
4 stars, Tony Aspler, www.tonyaspler.com, July 2008
2006 Red Paw Vineyard Syrah
 “Taste: lively, lean, sinewy, black raspberry, lively acidity; firm finish.”
Very Good, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, May 2008
 “This is gorgeous. It offers up an aromatic nose of mixed spice, floral notes and dark berry
fruit. The fruit-forward flavours burst on the palate with sweet and juicy Bing cherry,
mulberry and a delicious stream of moderating tang. It's full bodied, nicely textured and
extremely well balanced—even the alcohol level has been held in check at 12.5%, providing a
pleasurable experience, glass after glass. It finishes lengthy and pairs well with osso bucco.”
4.5 stars, Vic Harradine, www.winecurrent.com, Oct 2008
2007 Pinot Gris
 “This offers a fuller body, creamier texture and more complexity than most wine made from
this varietal; it's more Alsace than Niagara. It showcases the terroir and the wine maker, it's
simply outstanding. Aromas of spring blossoms and tree fruit segue a tropical fruit salad bowl
of flavours with honeyed melon, ripe pineapple and mango predominant. There's also an
element of citrus and spice on the deftly balanced and refreshing finish. This is a natural to be
served with Alsace onion tart.”
5 stars, Vic Harradine, www.winecurrent.com, Oct 2008
 “Taste: mouth-coating, melon and peach flavours; touch of sweetness; well balanced with a
mineral note finish.”
Very Good+, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, May 2008
 “It shows a fresh, mild nose with pear, bread, minerality and spice, all quite subtly done.
Medium to full bodied with creamy texture, good density and a warm but not hot finish. Fine
acidity as well.”
Very Good+, David Lawrason, WinerytoHome, May 2008
 “[This wine] is semi-rich, lush and lovely. Quite the glamour show.”
Bill Munnelly, Billy’s Best Bottles, June 2008
 “Vale pale, peach pit nose; sweet peach flavour, well balanced; elegant, good length.”
4 stars, Tony Aspler, www.tonyaspler.com, July 2008
2007 Pinot Blanc
 Silver Medal, 2008 Ontario Wine Awards
 “Taste: white peach, minerally, soft mouth feel; full middle palate with good fruit extract; dry
finish”
Very Good +, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, May 2008
 “New to Coyote’s Run, this a successful rendition benefiting from the ripeness of the 2007
vintage. Look for generous peach-pear fruit, a touch of lemon-lime and vanilla bean on the
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nose. It’s light to mid-weight, a bit sweet but backed by fresh acidity. Both gentle and
generous.”
Very Good+, David Lawrason, WinerytoHome, May 2008
“…along comes the boys from Coyote's Run and they want to try their hand at making this
Alsatian beauty too. So they buy some grapes from Vineland and give it a go…and don’t they
just make the most delicious summertime refresher you could imagine…this one’s fresh, fruity
and lively, while the medium short finish makes it even tastier, sip after sip.”
Michael Pinkus, Ontario Wine Review, June 2008
“In this hot vintage, the normally mild-mannered pinot blanc—not often made in Ontario—
emerges ripe and delicious. Luxurious aromas of peach and pear fruit include a touch of
vanilla bean. With a light to mid-weight body, it’s soft, balanced and generous, with a squirt of
lemon-lime acidity on the finish. A great all-purpose summer sipper.”
87, David Lawrason, Toronto Life Magazine, Jun 2008
“Almost water white; peach pit, minerally nose; sweet and peach flavoured, easy drinking
with good acidity.”
4 stars, Tony Aspler, www.tonyaspler.com, July 2008
2006 Black Paw Vineyard Pinot Noir
 Bronze Medal, 2008 Canadian Wine Awards
 “Taste: dry, spicy, raspberry with a minerally note; firm structure with soft tannins”
Very Good +, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, Mar 2008
 “Same colour as the Red Paw but more intensity on the nose; bright raspberry; more Côtes de
Nuits; lively, intense, spicy sweet raspberry; firm structure.”
4 stars, Tony Aspler, www.tonyaspler.com, July 2008
2006 Rose
 “Perfumed nose with hints of grapefruit and wild strawberry. Delicate strawberry flavours
and racy acidity on the palate.”
Very Good, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, Nov 2008
2006 Red Paw Vineyard Pinot Noir
 “They've produced a Pinot with solid, vibrant fruit that possesses depth and dimension. The
Vintages product consultant next to me at the tasting mused, "Hmmm... haunting aromas of
wild cherry...." and maybe you'll find that, too! You will find high-toned acidity and good
balance…”
4 Stars, Rod Phillips, rodphillipsonwine.com, Aug08
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“…has a nose of cranberry, sour cherry, and a variety of red fruits with a subtle earthiness. In
the mouth, cherries and vanilla lead the charge, while a little bit of the earth creeps in, with a
hint of tannins en route to a finish that is smooth and tasty.”
Michael Pinkus, Ontario Wine Review, Jan08
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“Wonderful color, richness, depth, polish, and concentration; brimming with smoky black
pepper, juicy black cherry, mushroom and black tea flavors turning smooth and polished. It
was the wine of the night.”
Lynn Ogryzlo, Niagara This Week, Nov2007
 “Nose: minerally, red berry, light oak note; Taste: dry, lean, cranberry, lively acidity; ripe
tannins.”
Very Good, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, Nov 2007
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“Ale ruby, mature look; intense Burgundian nose – minerally, bright raspberry, lifted nose;
well extracted fruit, lively acidity with a firm finish.”
4 stars, Tony Aspler, www.tonyaspler.com, July 2008
2005 Bob Izumi Red
 “Taste: firmly structured, currant and bitter chocolate flavours; good acidic spine, well knit
with supple tannins.”
Very Good +, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, Jan08
2006 Riesling Icewine
 “Lifted aromas, dazzling flavours and an unctuous texture coalesce to mark this a stunning
wine. Honeyed mandarin orange and tropical fruit aromas perfume the air while the flavours
drench the palate in waves of candied pineapple, citrus peel and caramelized apricot. Robust
and viscous, it cleans up with a refreshing spine of moderating acidity.”
5 stars, Vic Harradine, www.winecurrent.com, Nov 2007
 Bronze Medal, 2008 Ontario Wine Awards
 “Nose: intense, honeyed peach with citrus; Taste: rich, high-toned flavors of peach and honey
with grapefruit acidity.”
Outstanding, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, Nov 2007
 “Winemaker David Sheppard has a knack for creating serious and memorable Riesling
Icewines. There’s an earthy undercurrent of minerality on the nose of this astonishing Icewine
— a trait you don’t often find in Niagara Icewines. He also gets the balance right, making for a
wine that carries its concentrated fruit flavours with a real sense of elegance.”
4.5 Stars, Chris Waters, Vinesmag.com , Feb 2009
2006 Reserve Chardonnay
 “Nose: spicy, toasty oak, smoky, apple and citrus notes; Taste: medium-bodied, dry apple
flavor, fresh and lively thrusting acidity; good length.”
Very Good+, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, Nov 2007
 “…it seems that Coyote’s Run dance-of-the-dodge of the raindrops paid off handsomely with
this beautiful Chardonnay…winemaker David Sheppard has crafted a buttery-soft Chard
with peachy and appley butter notes, well-balanced, a great vanilla-oak to fruit flavour ratio
and big alcohol that tastes nowhere near its 14.2%. This is not a sipper wine, it’s a supper wine
– so prepare something nice and enjoy.”
Michael Pinkus, Ontario Wine Review, May08
 “Medium straw; Burgundian style, vanilla oak, spicy, pineapple, butter and toast; full-bodied,
well made, buttery and macadamia nut finish.”
4.5 stars, Tony Aspler, www.tonyaspler.com, July 2008
 “This is a meticulously made wine deserving of your attention. Stunning aromatics drift off
the glass of this medium-bodied, well-balanced Chard—spice (nutmeg and cloves) plus toasty
notes and vanilla. The flavours are quite focused—apple and pear—while the texture is almost
creamy and honeyed, yet the wine is dry and zingy. It finishes fruit forward, clean and
refreshing. Pair it with herbed roast chicken.”
4.5 Stars, Vic Harradine, winecurrent.com, Aug08
2006 Bob Izumi White
 Bronze Medal, Canadian Wine Awards, Nov 07
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“A very effective summer white with considerable charm and complexity. Quite lifted nose of
pear or quince mindful of Loire chenin blanc, with a floral, clover and honey nuance…very
good length and fruit focus.”
Very Good+, David Lawrason, WinerytoHome, Jun 2008
“Nose: lanolin, peach and citrus with a floral note. Taste: off-dry, exotic, spicy, tangerine,
honey flavours with citrus acidity. Good summer wine. Style: white, off-dry, mediumbodied.”
Very Good+, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, Jun 2008
2006 Pinot Gris
 Bronze Medal,2007 Canadian Wine Awards
 Silver Medal, 2007 Ontario Wine Awards
 “…it shows considerable richness and fruit. Soft, ripe peach, bready nose with honey notes.
Mid-weight, fleshy, a touch sweet with creamy mouthfeel, it finishes a touch tart with bitter
grapefruit.”
87, David Lawrason, Wine Access, Aug 2007
 “Recommended”
87, David Lawrason, Toronto Life Wine Blog, Jun 2007
 “Nose: spicy, earthy white peach; Taste: clean, well made, flavourful peach with balancing
citrus acidity. Good length.”
Very Good+, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, Jun 2007
 “…shows considerable richness and fruit. Fairly deep colour. Soft, ripe peach, bready nose
with honey notes. Mid-weight, fleshy, a touch sweet with good creamy mouth feel. A bit tart
with bitter grapefruit on the finish. Very good length.”
Very Good, David Lawrason, WinerytoHome, Jun 2007
 “This is a stylish Pinot Gris from a winery that’s getting it all right. You’ll find a generous,
mouth-filling texture with solid flavours of white peach, apricot pit and grapefruit. The acidity
is crisp and balanced, and this pairs will with slightly spicy seafood, like shrimps sautéed in
garlic and ginger.”
4 stars Rod Phillips, WineCurrent.com, Jun 2007
2006 Unoaked Chardonnay
 Pale straw colour; fresh apple crumble aroma; fresh and lively on the palate with enough
acidity to give it length and structure.”
3.5 stars Tony Aspler, www.tonyaspler.com, Jul 2007
 “Coyote’s Run Unoaked Chardonnay has quickly emerged as one of the most consistent and
best value whites in Ontario. The new vintage is an extremely well made white that has lovely
freshness, focus, and good length. Look for melon and baked apple fruit here and impressive
weight and texture. Smartly bottled under screwcap to help retain the wine’s inherent
freshness and purity.”
3.5 Stars, Christopher Waters, Vines, Aug 2007
 “Our Ontario white winner is a former Craft Winery Program entry, Coyote's Run Unoaked
Chardonnay – now here in good quantity with the new 2006 vintage. And yes, there is a whiff
of nutmeg nestled among its pretty floral pear blossom and melon aromas. Wine can be so
amazing…”
88 Gordon Stimmell, Toronto Star, May 2007
 “Colour: straw - Nose: sulphur note that will blow off; spicy apple, minerally note - Taste: rich,
full on the palate apple flavour, clean, well made with a touch of sweetness in mid-palate”
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Very Good, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, Apr 2007
“Pale straw in colour. Fresh scent of orchard fruit, mineral and creamy notes. Dry, medium
medium with a clean finish. Great with shellfish pastas.”
3.5 stars, Zoltan Szabo, May 2007
2005 Pinot Noir
 “Nose: Burgundian style – minerally, raspberry, high toned; Taste: violets and raspberries
with a high toned (volatile) note; firm structure with some green tannins on the finish.”
Very Good, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, Jun 2007
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“From one of Niagara’s warmer micro-climates just below St. David’s Bench, this is a fairly
full bodied, intense pinot from a warm vintage. Intense, slightly wild and volatile nose of
cranberry, clove, smoke, and beetroot. Medium-full bodied, spicy, and warm on the palate
with lots of clove. Fairly tannic, bitter finish. Excellent length.”
Very Good, David Lawrason, WinerytoHome, Jun 2007
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“They have fashioned a lively ripe Pinot Noir with great red fruit and earth on the nose –
mainly strawberry, raspberry and rhubarb. The aging in French oak for 12 months gives us the
taste of deep rich red fruit and the earthiness we’ve come to expect.”
Michael Pinkus, Ontario Wine Review, Apr07
2005 Reserve Chardonnay
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“The oak stylings lean toward buttery apple rather than butterscotch in this stylish Niagara
white. Some smokiness and fragrant fruit, and buttery notes lead into a full bore clean apple
finish crisp enough to be palate cleansing.”
90, Gordon Stimmell, Toronto Star, July28 2007
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“…this rich and vibrant Chardonnay reveals bright citrus and pineapple fruit with some spice
and mineral notes. The wine’s cool climate acidity helps keep this barrel reserve wine fresh
and focused.”
4 Stars, Christopher Waters, Vines Magazine, May/June 2007
 “Spicy citrus and stone fruit, kernel, light nuances of fresh baked bread and minerally
aromatics. Medium bodied with a lovely, creamy texture, really neat oaking, great acidity and
an orange toffee finish”
4.5 stars, Zoltan Szabo, Mar2007
 “Taste: caramel, butterscotch, soft mouth feel, full and round on the palate; good length with
orange acidity”
Very Good+, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, Mar 2007
 This chardonnay strives for elegant understatement, but packs some creaminess and flesh.
Pale silver straw colour. The nose is soft with notes of fresh cream, vanilla, apple flesh, and a
touch of wood resin. It’s mid-weight, soft and creamy in texture as well as taste, with some
alcohol on the finish. Good length.
Very Good, David Lawrason, WinerytoHome, Mar 2007
2005 Meritage
 “…wonderful sense of harmony, finesse and balance with ripe, bright black cherry, plum and
currant flavors, hints of herbs and spice, a long supple finish. Tempting now, but worthy of
cellaring.”
Lynn Ogryzlo, Niagara This Week, Jan08
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“…The medium cherry colour leads the way to a bouquet of blackberries, plum, smoky
chocolate and herbs. Medium- to full-bodied with firm tannins and very good length…”
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88 Evan Saviolidis, Tidings, Jun 07
“This blend…shows the deep colour and weight of the ripe, concentrated 2005 vintage…The
nose shows very ripe fruit, tobacco, cola and spicy oak notes, with a touch earthiness. It’s
medium-full bodied, fleshy, warm and quite powerful with a touch of cabernet greenness on
the finish. Quite tannic; very good length.”
Very Good, David Lawrason, WinerytoHome, Mar 2007
“Another big red is Coyote's Run 2005 Meritage, a cabernet-merlot blend with lush black
cherry, vanilla and raspberry aromas and measured richness, with very velvet smooth
textures. “
90 Gordon Stimmell, Toronto Star, Apr 07
“…delivers bright fresh flavors of red berries, plums and cherries, with hints of bell pepper,
notes of spice, and a finish that’s all dark chocolate…”
4 stars Rod Phillips, WineCurrent.com, Apr 07
“Colour: deep ruby - Nose: cedar, red berry, oak note - Taste: dry, red currant, earthy note,
spicy oak; firm finish”
Very Good+, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, Apr 2007
2005 Cabernet Franc
 “From the great 2005 vintage comes this offering, which possesses a medium-to-dark cherry
color and a bouquet of cherry twizzlers, cassis, violets, tobacco and spice. The palate is ripe
with lots of fruit and good tannin structure.”
88 Evan Saviolidis, Tidings, Aug 07
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“This impressive wine showcases the warmer growing season with a juicy profile of ripe red
fruit, which is nicely rounded out by some of Cabernet Franc’s characteristic savoury profile.”
4 Stars, Christopher Waters, Vines Magazine, May/June 2007
 “It’s a glorious example of Niagara Cabernet Franc, with a nice juicy character and an
impressive mix of ripe red fruit and savoury flavours.”
4.5 Stars, Christopher Waters, St. Catharines Standard, Mar 3 2007
 “Those talented coyotes have produced a really lovely Cabernet Franc that shows great
typicity. The fruit (red plum, berries, and cherry) is bright and clean, and accented with spice,
cedar, and chocolate. The balance is poised and the tannins are fine and firm.”
4 stars Rod Phillips, WineCurrent.com, Apr 07
 “Deep ruby colour with a blackberry nose that is more reminiscent of Syrah than Cab Franc
because of its smokiness from the oak. Medium-bodied with a dry, elegant, well structured
with a firm blackberry and currant flavour and a firm tannic finish.”
4 stars Tony Aspler, www.tonyaspler.com, Jul 2007
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“Colour: deep ruby - Nose: vanilla oak, smoky (more Syrah-like), blackberry - Taste: dry,
elegant, well structured, firm blackberry and currant flavours; firm tannic finish”
Very Good+, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, Apr 2007
 “This 2005 Cabernet Franc is truly delicious – the snout has plenty of black fruit features like
black cherry, blackberry and plums with hints of allspice and vanilla … in the maw it’s juicy
with a little kick in the hindquarter…This is a tasty little number that can rest in bottle for a
couple more years to its, and your, benefit.”
Michael Pinkus, Ontario Wine Review, May07
2005 Cabernet
 87, Judge’s Choice, International Value Wine Awards, Oct 07
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“…how’s the wine? Very good if I do say so myself. This 50/50 blend of Cabernet Franc and
Cabernet Sauvignon has hints of dark fruit and raspberries on the nose, there’s also some
prominent oaky smells. The palate is ripe with a firm tannin backbone, suggesting some
ageworthiness”
Michael Pinkus, Ontario Wine Review, Dec06
“…flavourful…”
88 Gordon Stimmell, Toronto Star, Nov 2006
“This 50-50 cab franc-cab sauvignon blend has a smoky, caper, red currant-raspberry fruit
nose with typical cab franc green tobacco notes. Medium bodied, fairly firm and quite smooth
thanks to the ripe 2005 vintage. Well managed soft tannin; considerable heat on the finish.”
86 David Lawrason, Wine Access Mar 2007
“…this provocative red reveals ripe berry and complex earthy/leafy aromas on the nose. Made
in a dry style, it has a core of ripe red fruit and bright acidity that make it a winner with grilled
or roasted red meat or as a by-the-glass sipping wine.”
3.5 Stars, Christopher Waters, Niagara Magazine, Winter 2006
2005 Bob Izumi White
 “The blend is a bit of a mystery, but it does lure you in with pleasant pear, lime, apple spice
and lemongrass flavours.”
88 Gordon Stimmell, Toronto Star, Nov 2006
 “A new, unoaked blend created to help raise funds for popular TV fisherman Bob Izumi’s Fish
Forever Foundation. Lifted pear, lemon and mineral aromas...it’s light, barely off-dry and very
fresh with tart lemony acidity and moderate to good length. Serve chilled with fish and chips;
no kidding.”
Very Good, David Lawrason, WinerytoHome, May 2006
 “Taste: ripe pineapple and melon flavour with racy, lemony acidity; tart finish”
Very Good, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, July 2006
2004 Bob Izumi Red
 “This new blend involving cabernet franc is designed to help raise funds for the Fishing
Forever Foundation launched by TV fishing show host Bob Izumi. Fragrant nose catches
enticing raspberry, violets and a smoky, clove note from toasted barrels. Mindful of modern
Bordeaux. It’s mid-weight and bit tart, like many 2004s, but delivers the same berry, toasty
flavours. Some tannin and bitterness; good to very good length.”
Very Good, David Lawrason, WinerytoHome, May 2006
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“Taste: well balanced, firmly structured, nuanced red wine with floral, red berry flavours”
Very Good, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, July 2006
2005 Off Dry Vidal
 “…the Vidal's fruits range into the tropical department with pineapple, kiwi and other tropical
fruits, while the flavors are tropical in nature with a surprising banana and luscious peach
being the most obvious. Quite delicious.”
Michael Pinkus, Ontario Wine Review, Jan08
 “Taste: sweetish, mouth-filling peach and melon flavours with good acidity to carry the
flavour.”
Very Good, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, July 2006
2005 Unoaked Chardonnay
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“A hint of exotic beeswax and honey swirls into toasty pineapple and pear aromas. The
flavours have some complexity, from lemony apple to a touch of toffee and caramel. The finish
is crisp and spicy, accented by pineapple. Lovely stuff.”
89 Gordon Stimmell, Toronto Star, Nov 2006
“Big wine from a ripe year from a single estate vineyard just below St. David’s Bench. Very
ripe melon, buttery, bready aromas. Quite thick, creamy and rich buoyed by good acidity on
the finish. Very well extracted. Good to very good length.”
88 David Lawrason, Wine Access Oct 2006
“I am continually impressed by the caliber of unoaked Chardonnay from Niagara, like this
stunning example from Coyote’s Run winemaker David Sheppard.”
4 Stars Christopher Waters, Vines Magazine, Nov/Dec06
“Sometimes chardonnay can be so opulent that oak ageing is plainly redundant, as is the case
with Coyote’s Run 2005 Chardonnay Unoaked, a showboat with ripe peach fruit, bread crust,
creamy texture yet fine acidity and minerality on the finish, and very good length.”
4 stars, David Lawrason, Toronto Life, July 2006
“Shows rare flavour richness for unoaked chardonnay, deep yellow colour sending the signal.
Very melon, buttery, bread aromas. almost melon. Quite thick, creamy and rich on the palate
buoyed by good acidity on the finish. Very well extracted. Good to very good length.”
Very Good + , David Lawrason, WinerytoHome, July 2006
“Taste: spicy, creamy apple and peach; mouth-filling and powerful”
Very Good + , Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, July 2006
“The 2004 is at Vintages, but this is better. Straw-colored, with an intense, minerally nose of
fresh sweet apples, surprisingly full-bodied for an unoaked wine, with a spicy, creamy apple
and peach flavour; mouth filling and powerful”
4 stars, Tony Aspler, tonyaspler.com , Aug 2006
2004 Red Paw Vineyard Pinot Noir
 “The aromas here are all cherry and strawberry jam with herbal notes and hints of pepper. For
flavours you are treated to a core of sweet cherry, some herbal layers and caramel notes, with a
peppery spiky texture. It’s consistent right through and finishes well.”
4.5 stars Rod Phillips, WineCurrent.com, Feb 2006
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“Color: ruby…Nose: sweet, spicy, vanilla…Taste: broader than the Black Paw, black
raspberry flavor, firmly structured, good fruit extract. Well made. Try them together to see the
effect of terroir.”
Very Good, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, Jan 2006
 “…a single vineyard pinot with vibrant raspberry-cherry fruit and fine acid-alcohol tension.”
4 Stars,, David Lawrason, Toronto Life, Aug 21 2006
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“If you are a Pinot fan, don’t miss the opportunity to compare this to the Black Paw bottling
above. This vintage they have bottled two lots of Pinot from separate soil types on the estate.
This shows a soft, sweet raspberry, vanilla nose, cherry and some dusty tobacco. Mid-weight,
sourish, slightly green palate. Loose texture, sour and bitter cran finish. Excellent length. Not
quite as focused as companion Black Paw Pinot.”
Very Good, David Lawrason, WinerytoHome, Jan 2006
 “…has pungent red currants, smoke, chokecherry and spicy beetroot flavours, with a licorice
and raspberry finish.”
88 Gord Stimmell, Toronto Star, Feb 7 2006
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“There’s a purity to the red berry fruit flavors that give this wine instant appeal. On the palate,
the raspberry fruit flavor mixes with some pepper and herbal notes. This is a wine with good
focus and length.”
3.5 Stars Christopher Waters, St. Catharines Standard, Feb 18 2005 / Vines Magazine Apr 2006
2004 Black Paw Vineyard Pinot Noir
 Gold Medal, Pinot Noir of the Year, 2006 Canadian Wine Awards
 Silver Medal, 2006 All-Canadian Wine Awards
 “A tone deeper in color, this delivers more dense, intense, darker fruit in aromas, like black
cherry and plum, with notes of blueberry. The flavors highlight sweet cherry, plum, and
blueberry, with savoury accents and a dark, spicy cherry finish.”
4.5 stars Rod Phillips, WineCurrent.com, Feb 2006
 “This is a terrific Burgundian-style Pinot Noir from one of Ontario’s up-and-coming wineries.
Ruby colour with a nose of black cherries, minerals and oak; medium-bodied, ripe fruit, firmly
structured, clean lines, very well made; firm structure, very elegant.”
89 Tony Aspler, Tidings Sept 2006
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“Color: ruby…Nose: minerally, oaky, black cherry…Taste: ripe fruit, firmly structure, clean
lines, very well made; firm structure. Burgundian style, very elegant”
Outstanding, Tony Aspler,, WinerytoHome, Jan 2006
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“…a lifted, fragrant pinot with pepper, leather, slightly green wood and cran-cherry fruit.
Complex and spicy. Mid-weight, sourish yet focused and contained. Very good to excellent
length...”
89 David Lawrason, Wine Access May 2006
 “…has fuller black raspberry, candied dried cherry, vanilla and smoky beetroot flavours,
climaxing in a slightly sweetish finish. The Black Paw develops power as it breathes, always a
great sign.”
90 Gord Stimmell, Toronto Star, Feb 7 2006
 “A wine with real intensity and complexity, the Black Paw Pinot reveals dark fruit aromas and
flavors and savoury/earthy notes. The spice and fruit character makes this a great food wine,
particularly if you are bringing home something from the butcher shop.”
4 Stars Christopher Waters, St. Catharines Standard, Feb 18 2005 / Vines Magazine Apr 2006
2004 Meritage
 “Colour: opaque ruby…Nose: pencil lead, vanilla oak, blackcurrant…Taste: rich and spicy,
well extracted fruit, nicely balanced and harmonious; lovely mouth-feel, soft tannins, good
length…”
Outstanding, Tony Aspler,, WinerytoHome, Jan 2006
 “Lifted, fragrant charred, new oak, cedar, mineral, black currant and coffee aromas with some
lilac floral notes. Mid-weight, solid, even-tempered. A bit sinewy and sour, needs two to three
years. Focused, with very good to excellent length.”
88 David Lawrason, Wine Access May 2006
 “This winery is getting it right, and rising through the ranks quickly in Niagara. This
composition of 61% cab sauv, 26% merlot, 13% cab franc shows lifted, fragrant charry new
oak, coffee and cedar around nicely ripe blackcurrant fruit. Almost lilac florality as well. Midweight, solid and even if a bit youthfully sinewy. Needs two to three years. Focused, with very
good to excellent length.“
Very Good, David Lawrason, WinerytoHome, Jan 2006
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“There is a surprising amount of spice and ripe berry aromas on the nose of this Bordeaux
blend from one of Niagara’s more challenging growing seasons…an elegant red that features
good intensity, a plush texture and layers of berry/plumy fruit and savory spice flavors…”
3.5 stars Christopher Waters, St. Catharines Standard, Jan 25 2006
“Brims with smoky cigar box, black cherry and blackberry stylings.”
90 Gord Stimmell, Toronto Star, Feb 21 2006
Spicy, cedar, tobacco leaf, cranberry, cherry, smoky, coffee and licorice root aromas. Soft,
round, supple style with light tomato, tobacco leaf, smoky, cool, resiny, peppery, cherry and
cranberry flavours. Somewhat juicy, lighter style best for near term consumption.
87 Anthony Gismondi, GismondionWines.com Nov 2006
2004 Cabernet Franc
 “Very lifted, floral, peppery, raspberry aromas with the green carrot top scent typical of
Ontario Cab Franc. Light to mid-weight, supple, spicy with a hint of sweetness and light
tannin. Very good length with a peppery finish”
Very Good, David Lawrason, WinerytoHome, Sep 2005
 Nose: cedar, green pepper, redcurrants…Taste: true varietal character, lovely fruit character,
well balanced”
Very Good, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, Sep 2005
2004 Pinot Noir Rosé
 “This delicious Pinot Noir Rosé flies in the face of anyone who considers pink wine to be
simple and sweet. A wine with nice complexity, this boasts tart raspberry fruit flavours along
with some earth strawberry notes to great effect. The finish is nice and zesty…”
3.5 stars Christopher Waters, Vines Magazine/Niagara Magazine, Jul/Aug 2005
 “…but the charmer is the 2004 Pinot Noir Rose with plum and strawberry flavours; it is flying
off the shelves as a heat-beater patio rosé.”
89 Gordon Stimell, Toronto Star Jul 2005
2004 Unoaked Chardonnay
 “An honourable mention as a value patio white is Coyote's Run 2004 Unoaked Chardonnay
which delivers spicy pear and pineapple flavours with crisp, green apple lift on the finish. The
acidity is a perfect foil to offset the creaminess in an alfredo-style pasta dish.”
88 Gordon Stimmell, Toronto Star Jul 2005
 “This is quite a new winery that’s fast establishing a reputation for Pinot Noir and
Chardonnay. Their 2004 Chardonnay delivers pure fruit on nose and palate. Look for
appealing notes of peach, pear, and ripe apple with some mineral accents, all wrapped in a
texture that has both body and crispness”
4 Stars, Rod Phillips, WineCurrent.com, Jan 2006
 “This is an attractive unoaked Chardonnay by a Niagara winery that has impressed since
opening in 2003. Good lift on the nose with apple, pear, melon, mineral and floral aromas.
Sufficient fruit depth and acidity with some apple and peach fruit depth. Good length. Drink
now.”
86 Jefferson Davis, Wine Access First In Line, Jan 2006
2004 Reserve Chardonnay
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“…strikes a nice balance between freshness and intensity and full bodied, barrel-fermented
character. There’s a neat mix of caramel toffee, spice, and toasted notes that add interest to the
rich, concentrated flavor”
3.5 stars Christopher Waters, Vines Magazine/Niagara Magazine, Oct 2005
“The just-released Coyote's Run 2004 Reserve Chardonnay shows lush butternut, golden
apple and clove notes”
90 Gordon Stimmell, Toronto Star Jul 2005
“A very intense, vibrant barrel fermented chardonnay for the cellar. Lifted, smoky, burnt toast,
lemon yoghurt, pear and youthful yeasty character…very solid structure with excellent acid
grip and length. Lovely pear, lemon custard and smoked almond finish”
Very Good, David Lawrason, WinerytoHome, Sep 2005
“Nose: oak dominant at the moment, spicy tropical fruit…Taste: spicy pineapple with vanilla
oak; bold full-throttle flavours with great acidity”
Outstanding, Tony Aspler,, WinerytoHome, Sep 2005
“Barrel fermented in Hungarian oak. Spicy, oaky, vanilla, baked apple, light citrus aromas
with a waxy, lees note. Round, soft, fresh and slightly oily in texture. Citrus, baked apple,
creamy vanilla, pear flavours with a spicy lees finish. Good balance if a bit hot and light on the
finish.”
88 Anthony Gismondi, GismondionWines.com Nov 2006
2004 Off Dry Vidal
 Bronze Medal, 2005 Canadian Wine Awards
 “Coyote’s Run is another hot new winery with tons of promise. The 2004 Off-dry Vidal has
grassy, very sauvignon blanc-like aromas, with white peach flavors”
87 Gordon Stimmell, Toronto Star Jul 2005
 “An unusual but effective interpretation of Vidal…like Sauvignon with intense sweaty,
grapefruit, kiwi, green pepper aromas. Very bright, zesty, palate with a long tart grapefruit
finish...quite powerful, with excellent length”
Very Good, David Lawrason, WinerytoHome, Sep 2005
 “green banana nose…very Sauvignon in flavour, gooseberry flavour; well extracted and
flavourful”
Very Good, Tony Aspler,, WinerytoHome, Sep 2005
2004 Riesling
 “The best of the rest of the world starts in Ontario. Coyote’s Run 2004 Riesling shows lively
tangerine, ripe peach, and lemony crispness with a hint of honey in the bouquet from nicely
ripe grapes.”
90 Gordon Stimmell, Toronto Star, May 07
 “A lovely Niagara varietal, gentle, pretty and soft, offering custard and orange juice nuances.”
Dan Kislenko, Hamilton Spectator, May 07
 Bronze Medal, 2006 Ottawa Wine and Food Show
 “Provocative citrus and mineral aromas set the stage for a crisp, nicely structured white, with
good intensity and harmony on the palate. This goes down as gulpable in our books.”
3.5 stars Christopher Waters, Vines Magazine, Apr 2006
 “This winery is showing strength across a range of styles. This new Riesling is calm, cool and
clean, with a shy nose of green apple-pear and chalky minerality. Medium weight, well
balanced dry but not austere with very good length. Dry, spicy, mineral finish.”
Very Good, David Lawrason, WinerytoHome, May 2005
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“Colour: very pale with a lime tint…Nose: minerally, citrus…Taste: crisp, lime and minerally
flavours; full on the palate with racy acidity.”
Very Good, Tony Aspler,, WinerytoHome, May 2005
2004 Riesling Icewine
 Gold Medal, 2006 Cuvée Awards
 Silver Medal, 2005 Canadian Wine Awards
 Bronze Medal, 2006 All-Canadian Wine Awards
 “Best of Show”, Silver Medal, 2006 Toronto Wine and Cheese Show
 “…stunning, vibrant icewine …wonderfully fresh orange, apricot and fresh fig set in a creamy
yet finely gripped palate, and outstanding length… “
95 David Lawrason, Wine Access, Jun 2006
 “This is a rich Icewine with honey-veneered flavours of concentrated peach, apple, and pear.
A nice seam of citrus acidity from the mid-palate on cuts through the sweetness to allow you
to have a second glass while you finish your seared foie gras or cut another piece of tangy blue
cheese.”
4.5 Stars, Rod Phillips WineCurrent.com
 “Gains points for a multidimensional nose of marmalade, apricot jam, buckwheat honey,
flowers, and vanilla. Very good length with a nutty, lime finish.”
87 Evan Saviolidis, Tidings, Feb 2006
 “With winemaker David Sheppard being the former right hand to icewine guru Karl Kaiser at
Inniskillin, it’s no surprise that Coyote’s Run leaps to the front ranks in Niagara icewine. This
is vibrant yet elegant and loaded with ripe, exotic peach-apricot, lemon and waxy aromas,
with a dash of caramel. Intense and sweet but not he least overbearing, with satiny texture and
outstanding length.”
Outstanding, David Lawrason, WinerytoHome, July 2006
 “Taste: rich, spicy, grapefruit, honey, apricot; well balanced; great length”
Outstanding, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, July 2006
2004 Vidal Icewine
 Gold Medal, 2006 Ontario Wine Awards
 “Top sweet wine over $30 is naturally an Icewine, Coyote's Run 2004 Vidal Icewine , a luscious
honey and nectarine-infused nectar of an Icewine”
90 Gordon Stimmell, Toronto Star Mar 2007
 “Fermentation in oak barrels imparts a nice butter/vanilla cream character to this impressive
sweet wine. Expect finely focused citrus and apricot fruit flavours and generous length on the
palate”
4 Stars, Christopher Waters, Vines Magazine Jan/Feb07
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“…lifted nose of typical vidal peach-mango, but also something more mindful of orangepineapple ice cream, with a hint of crème brulée. Slim, sweet and very poised on the palate…”
Outstanding, David Lawrason, WinerytoHome, July 2006
 “Taste: rich, unctuous, honey, peach, grapefruit; great balance; great length”
Outstanding, Tony Aspler, WinerytoHome, July 2006
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“Mineral, dried apricot, cream, orange rind, marmalade, butter aromas with a bit of volatility.
Round, rich, elegant and sweet but has good acidity. Lots of citrus, mineral, marmalade,
apricot and butter flavours with a bit of plasticene at the end. Fine lighter style icewine for near
term consumption.”
90 Anthony Gismondi, GismondionWines.com Nov 2006
2003 Reserve Pinot Noir
 Pinot Noir of The Year (Silver), 2005 Canadian Wine Awards
 Veteran winemaker David Sheppard (ex-Inniskillin) has packed fine new oak toast, cedar and
vanilla around surprisingly ripe black cherry fruit. – fine new oak. Medium weight, firm and
slightly austere with a touch of pinot earthiness on the finish. Dry but has some sense of class
as well. Very good to excellent length. A pinot for the cellar. Best 2007 to 2010.
David Lawrason, Wine Access Jul/Aug 2005
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“I was seduced by the intense smoky cherry, herbs and cedar density…”
90 Gordon Stimmell, Toronto Star Dec 2004
 “Well focused sweet fruit (black cherry, plum, black berry), with earthy/barnyard, pepper,
spice and sage notes. It’s medium bodied with a good fruit centre, soft tannins and welljudged acidity. This complements duck breast with a berry coulis.“
4 Stars, Rod Phillips WineCurrent.com
 “A good expression of Niagara Pinot, offering some earthy and dried herb aromas with bright
cherry and plum notes. On the palate, this reveals a nice core of smoky cherry and berry fruit
which is freshened by balanced acidity and ripe tannins”
3.5 Stars, Christopher Waters Vines Magazine Mar/Apr 2005
2003 Pinot Noir
 “From one of Niagara’s newest wineries, this is a light-styled Pinot with sour cherry and
cranberry fruit and earthy, black pepper notes. The fruit and acidity are well managed and the
finish is decent. Pair this with a lighter-intensity dish like baked salmon.”
3.5 Stars, Rod Phillips WineCurrent.com
 86 Gordon Stimmell, Toronto Star Dec 2004
2003 Vidal Icewine
 86 Bronze Medal, 2004 Canadian Wine Awards
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“This has terrific aromatics of lemon, quince, pear, green herbs and vanilla. Very thick and
sweet on the palate with well embedded acidity. Excellent length…”
90 David Lawrason, First In Line Wine Review Sept 2004
 “Barrel fermentation helps to focus this wine’s bright citrus/apricot character and adds to
wine’s impressive honeyed mouth feel and lingering finish.”
4 stars Christopher Waters Vines Magazine Apr/Mar 2005
 “The considerable experience of Sheppard also shines in the 2003 Vidal Icewine, a world-class
sweetie with pure apricot, nectarine and peach nectar, and flawless balance.”
94 Gordon Stimmell, Toronto Star Dec 2004
 “Full-bodied, well balanced…nicely made and good balance of acidity and fruit”
4 Stars Tony Aspler, tonyaspler.com Oct 2003
 “Big apricot, marmalade, citrus, shower curtain, mineral aromas with a touch of egg yolk and
vanilla cream. Rich, ripe, round and fat with sweet peach, creamy vanilla, marmalade, candied
citrus peel, pineapple flavours. There is plenty of intensity here in a fat, sweet showy icewine.”
90 David Lawrason, Wine Access Magazine Jul/Aug 2005
2003 Cabernet Franc
 Gold Medal, Tony Aspler’s Ontario Wine Awards, 2005
 Silver Medal, 2004 Canadian Wine Awards
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“This wine impressed with its combination of ripe red berries, vegetal complexity and smoky
oak. Mix of cran-cherry, tomato, dried herbs, smoke and vanilla on the nose. The red berry
flavours jump out on the palate and are joined by vanilla cream and smoky nuances from the
barrels. Acidity and alcohol are well balanced.”
89 Wine Access Magazine
“A surprising debut from a vintage that favored crisp whites over robust reds, Coyote’s Run’s
Cabernet Franc offers blackberry and cherry flavors with some spice and pepper notes on the
lingering finish.”
3.5 stars, Christopher Waters, St. Catharines Standard Fall 2004
“A dense Cabernet Franc with a lot of character. Opens with ripe black currant and dark
chocolate notes. Fleshy dark berry fruit best captures its flavors with a soft touch of oak that
balances the tannins. A charming, well made red.”
3 stars/Top 10 Niagara Cab Franc, Vines Magazine Fall 2004
“Mocha, smoky, tomato leaf, tobacco, green olive and spicy nose. Soft, supple, round style
with smoky prune, tobacco leaf, and green olive, smoky vanilla flavours. Elegant but quite
oaky.”
86 Anthony Gismondi, GismondionWines.com Jul 2005
2003 Chardonnay
 85 Bronze Medal, Canadian Wine Awards
 “This is an unoaked, very Chablis-like Chardonnay with mineral, butter, green apple and
fresh chive scents. Mid-weight, slightly lean yet balanced, with very good length and finish.”
86 Wine Access Magazine Summer 2004
 “A smart intro…winemaker David Sheppard has crafted this elegant and simple unoaked
Chardonnay that makes the most of its good acidity and positive fruit characteristics…”
3.5 stars, Christopher Waters, St. Catharines Standard Summer 2004
2003 Reserve Chardonnay
 86 Bronze Medal, 2004 Canadian Wine Awards
 Gold Medal, 2005 Cuvée
2003 Old Vines Canadian Oak Chardonnay
 “Shows complex toffee, hazelnut, crushed pineapple and pear flavours, plus a banana cream
pie aroma that's hedonistic…”
91 Gordon Stimmell, Toronto Star Dec 2004
2003 Merlot
 “Also totally delicious is the 2003 Merlot with big violets, black cherry and chocolate layers…”
90 Gordon Stimmell, Toronto Star Dec 2004
2003 Cabernet Merlot
 “It was a tough year for Bordeaux varieties in Niagara but this rises beyond the pack. Very
lifted, highly toasted, tobacco, clove and blackcurrant fruit on the nose. Medium weight,
dense, stylish and surprisingly Bordeaux like. Very good acidity and fine tannin. Great
tension, which heralds a long and illustrious life in the cellar. Excellent length. Best 2007 to
2011.”
David Lawrason, WineryToHome Apr 2005