Henry of Pelham
Henry of Pelham produces wines from Ontario's Niagara Peninsula, a region shaped by the moderating influence of Lake Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment. The winery's portfolio centers on cool-climate varieties suited to the terroir: Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir. The Speck Family Reserve Riesling, rated 92.5 by prestige critics including Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, and Wine Spectator, demonstrates the region's capacity for structured, mineral-driven white wines. The Sauvignon Blanc (92.0) and Speck Family Reserve Pinot Noir (91.5) round out a focused range that reflects Niagara Peninsula's cool-climate character—where Riesling achieves aromatic complexity and acidity, Sauvignon Blanc develops herbaceous precision, and Pinot Noir gains elegance and restraint. The winery's approach emphasizes the distinctive conditions of its location, where lake effect and slope exposure create conditions for slow ripening and concentrated flavor.
Critics
Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator