2005 Cabernet Sauvignon

Todd Aubin
#45 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Sandra Marson
#136 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
We recently shared this wonderful wine with a group of close friends. We are fortunate to have 3 more bottles to enjoy!
 
Rick VanSickle
#197 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
Gorgeous, refined, elegant 100% cabernet. Would love to try this in 10 years.
 
jim irvin
#201 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
Thanks for leting us visit the winery last weekend. we had a wonderful time and are looking foeward to enjoying your wine for a long time.
 
Thomas Taborowski
#213 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
Absolutely wounderful ! Elegant delicious and soft, rich in color and comlex with berry and spice.
I look forward to visiting soon.
 
Lyn Morton
#227 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
Saving for a special occasion.
 
Janet Gatecliff
#230 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Ed & Maggie Moritz
#231 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Lyn Morton
#235 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
If I had not already been a wine lover, this bottle would have made me one. Absolutely wonderful! Shared with friends for a unanimously sublime savoring.
 
Tony Alfarano
#306 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
Have not opened it yet but really looking forward to it.
 
Karen Schreiber
#322 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
Thanks Wes!
This is delicious. the popovers are puffing and golden and we are about to sit down to a roast and bottle #322.
Yum
 
stephen andrews
#326 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
This is a special occasion wine. Opened on September 10th 2010. The aroma smelled of spice box chocolate. The taste was complex with berry fruit and the wine still contained tannin which leads me to believe this wine still has some aging potential. A real pleasure to have tried a wine that by its numbers of bottles is very rare. We look forward to trying more Cabernet Sauvignon from Five rows.
 
Dorothy & Lyle Beaugard
#327 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Eric Wong
#392 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
Earth & blueberries on the nose, dark red ruby colour, good concentration with lingering mouthfeel of blueberries, sweet tannins, good integration, elegant cab sauv with very good stuffing, impressive, showcases what notl cab sauv can express.
 
Frans & Jeannette den Boer
#509 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
We have just - December 15, 2010 - drunk this wine that we bought when we visited in October.
It is excellent to drink now and within the next two years. It has a delicate nose. Purple colour. It is full of red forest fruit flavour. The aftertaste is a long lasting pleasure. It is such a pity that we were able to take only the one bottle with us to The Netherlands. It pairs fantastically with a good filet of beef. If only we could have more of these undiscovered beauties. Kindest regards, Frans & Jeannette den Boer
 

2007 CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Eric Wong
#35 2007 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Blueberry, dark purple colour, big concentration, black & blue fruit flavours, built to last & age, massive cab sauv, more concentrated than the legendary 1991 lot 31/66 john marynissen cab sauv, full bodied, substantial cab sauv, best ever from niagara that should age for 15+ yrs, great wine.
 
Todd Aubin
#50 2007 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
 
Richard Hueston
#51 2007 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Our bottle is 50/600 but someone else has registered that one!Anyway, just finished ours on the week before Christmas 2011. Wonderful wine!
 
Bruce & Wendy Dunning
#87 2007 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
 
Dorothy & Lyle Beaugard
#88 2007 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
 
Dorothy & Lyle Beaugard
#96 2007 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
 
Bruce & Wendy Dunning
#98 2007 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
 
Stan & Kathleen
#116 2007 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
 
Martin & Susan Côté
#149 2007 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
We will put this world-class cabernet sauvignon away in our cellar for quite a while...as hard as that is going to be! I would go as far as saying that this is not only the best wine I have ever had from Canada but one of the best wines I have ever had period! This bottle is a pure work of art, from the label to the precious juice inside.
 
Laurie MacLeod
#167 2007 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Saving for a special occasion.
 
Laurie MacLeod
#169 2007 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Saving for a special occasion.
 
Martin & Susan Côté
#173 2007 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
 
Sarah and Xavier
#186 2007 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Getting better with age!
 
Rob Ferguson
#263 2007 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
I was happy to pick up the 2007 from Five Rows and to meet Wes Lowrey. The vintage was such an exceptional one that holds great hope. I will lay them down for a while, periodically looking at them and admiring the label. When to drink, who knows, when I do though memories of Five Rows and my visit to the winery will be on my mind.
 
Rob Ferguson
#266 2007 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
See #263 above.
 
MJ & Angie
#267 2007 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
A big beauty that we will lie down for several years!
 
Bruce & Wendy Dunning
#269 2007 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
 
bever;u
#322 2007 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
we enjoyed this over dinner at RubyWatchco. in January
 
Michael Klassen
#386 2007 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
 
Michael Klassen
#387 2007 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
A “Library Update” of my own:
Lauren and I opened a bottle (387) of the 2007 Cab. Sauv to celebrate the birth of our daughter (July 23, 2012). It was very very nice!!! Still has quite a fruity nose, along with vanilla, and a hint of tobacco. This wine has lots of life left in the bottle, it took a good while in the glass to open fully. Flavors of nice ripe fruit on the pallet, still lots of tannins at play, and a very long smooth finish!
Cheers to another well crafted vintage Wes!
 
Laurie MacLeod
#446 2007 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Saving for a special occasion.
 
Laurie MacLeod
#449 2007 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Saving for a special occasion.
 
R & A Carson
#453 2007 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Wonderful bottle paired with cheeses,shared before dinner with friends.
 
Martin Côté
#457 2007 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
This one will be put away for quite a while, it is well worth it!
 
Eric Wong
#467 2007 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
The depth and intensity of this cab sauv showcases how we can deliver ripeness, flavour, length and longevity. It will so hard not to sample this wine early even though it is a benchmark Ontario/Niagara cab sauv that will stand up to old world blends in 10+ years.
 
Amanda & Tony Dingman
#522 2007 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Enjoyed it at dinner in NOTL. In hind sight we should have bought a few more from the restaurant to bring home and keep.
 
Hank & Barb Van Moorsel
#543 2007 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
The whole family finally together for Christmas. Great way to share a great bottle of wine. This bottle was placed in the cellar the same year I retired , and like me has aged splendidly.
 

2007 Pinot Gris

Karen Schreiber
#1 2007 Pinot Gris
bottles 2-6 also
 
Stephen Andrews and Dagmar Lutzi Andrews
#34 2007 Pinot Gris
A gift from your niece Nancy. This was a wonderful drink smooth silky mouth feel with the classic orchard flavor of Niagara.
Just a well made bottle of wine. Leaving us wanting more.
 
avrum and janice flisfeder
#43 2007 Pinot Gris
We had the bottle of the wine with sushi with very close friends and all fouir of us enjoyed a truely fabulous bottle and a great addition to the Niagara wine scenes.We will be great fans of your winery in fact we already are.
Avrum and Janice.
 
Jackie Maxwell
#79 2007 Pinot Gris
Wonderful new discovery...much more body and flavour than we would normally have expected from a Pinot Gris. Had it tonight at Treadwells and we are determined to buy some more from you!
 
Barry Imber
#132 2007 Pinot Gris
A welcome and spontaneous visit by Wilma and Howard was the perfect excuse to put this reminder of spring in the provenance. The wine was as good as we remembered, and the company, even better.
 
Bruce & Wendy Dunning
#269 2007 Pinot Gris
April 2013 - just found this down in the cellar! 6 years later - is crisp, matured and tastes of tart apple and pear - beautiful!
 
Nick and Rebeca
#358 2007 Pinot Gris
 
William Tiger
#423 2007 Pinot Gris
 
William Tiger
#429 2007 Pinot Gris
 

2007 PINOT NOIR

Barry Imber
#1 2007 PINOT NOIR
We could wait no longer and celebrated this bottle on the "Church" deck at sunset in the Ottawa Valley. Perfectly paired. What a stellar wine.
 
Bruce & Wendy Dunning
#61 2007 PINOT NOIR
 
Eric Wong
#170 2007 PINOT NOIR
Old world nose of spice, earth & red berries, raspberries with a raspberry/cherry finish, good structure, needs time, very good expression of notl pinot, compared very favourably with the 2007 pinots from the bench.
 
John de Jong
#192 2007 PINOT NOIR
Opened February 2013. Wonderful structure, with great tannin and acidity balance. Brimming with red fruit.
 
Dorothy & Lyle Beaugard
#198 2007 PINOT NOIR
 
Bruce & Wendy Dunning
#204 2007 PINOT NOIR
 
Stan & Kathleen
#205 2007 PINOT NOIR
Many thanks for the impromptu tasting. Looking forward to enjoying the wine.
 
Stan & Kathleen
#220 2007 PINOT NOIR
 
Martin & Susan Côté
#248 2007 PINOT NOIR
A truly remarkable pinot noir as well as an extremely enjoyable tasting! Thank you so very much, it was one of the most memorable moment of our stay in the beautiful Niagara area!
 
Laurie MacLeod
#271 2007 PINOT NOIR
Saving for a special occasion.
 
Laurie MacLeod
#273 2007 PINOT NOIR
Saving for a special occasion.
 
Martin & Susan Côté
#287 2007 PINOT NOIR
 
MJ & Angie
#431 2007 PINOT NOIR
Putting this fave in the cellar after enjoying the sample with Wilma on Oct 12, 2010.
 
Chris Patriquin
#518 2007 PINOT NOIR
 
Jill Macintosh
#519 2007 PINOT NOIR
Going to cellar this one for a bit...enjoyed it very much at the tasting...will keep it for a few years and come back to tell the tale
 
Carolyn Hurst
#581 2007 PINOT NOIR
Lovely wine. Great Pinot attributes. Drinking very well.
 
Laurie MacLeod
#585 2007 PINOT NOIR
Saving for a special occasion.
 
Laurie MacLeod
#586 2007 PINOT NOIR
Saving for a special occasion.
 
Jack & Anne Cloete
#642 2007 PINOT NOIR
Defintely our favourite winery in Canada!
Thank you for the hospitality.
 
Dan & Danelle Dickinson
#791 2007 PINOT NOIR
Enough tannins for a lifetime, but a lot happening underneath.
 
Jack Lowden
#807 2007 PINOT NOIR
 
Sarena Seifer
#827 2007 PINOT NOIR
 
JY & Judy
#836 2007 PINOT NOIR
Loved it. Was just a delightful bottle to share with our daughters. Lasting finish leaving me wanting another bottle.... Any left?
 
Todd Aubin
#859 2007 PINOT NOIR
 
OGB
#944 2007 PINOT NOIR
Fantastic - as good as it was at Ravine. A simple night at home with great cheeses and great memories of a spontaneous tasting! (Two left to go....)
 
Ian Kaiser
#952 2007 PINOT NOIR
Quietly resting along with brother #807 who is awaiting a move to Houston.
 
stephen andrews
#972 2007 PINOT NOIR
I drank this wonderful Pinot Noir on my birthday. It was like silk and had a long spice finish. Everyone liked this wine. Next year it will be the 2008 Vintage.
 

2007 Sauvignon Blanc

Catherine Lowrey and Steve Mills
#18 2007 Sauvignon Blanc
We cracked this little number for my birthday earlier this month. It was fabulous!
 
Jane and Dino Lavacca
#40 2007 Sauvignon Blanc
we enjoyed 2 bottles of your wine at our wedding ceremony, the 2007 Sauvignon Blanc and a bottle of 2004 cabernet sauvignon. Although our opinion is somewhat biased we really enjoyed the wine and found it to be of great quality
 
Daniel Shapiro
#111 2007 Sauvignon Blanc
We served this to friends who came (in part, at least) to taste what we had been finding in our Niagara winery trips, and it received universal acclaim. We drank it all by itself, and it stood up well to the scrutiny.
 
Steve Stipsits
#116 2007 Sauvignon Blanc
 
Reinhold W. Schuele
#154 2007 Sauvignon Blanc
Very pleasant and easy to drink. Goes well with chicken. Smooth with a touch of sweet reserve.
 
Nick and Rebeca
#211 2007 Sauvignon Blanc
We drank this bottle along with Pinot Gris #358 on Sunday with good friends. The wines were fantastic. We will be back for more.
 
William Tiger
#234 2007 Sauvignon Blanc
Looking forward to trying our first bottle.
 
Bruce & Wendy Dunning
#276 2007 Sauvignon Blanc
We enjoyed this bottle with good friends on May 4, 2012 - our first entertaining effort in our new condo. We had it as a white to start off the evening with smoked salmon and it was sublime! Smooth - it has developed complexity with deeper and richer fruit tastes I think and will still be saving a few bottles into next year - it just keeps getting better.
 
William Tiger
#293 2007 Sauvignon Blanc
 
Barb & John Mitchell
#347 2007 Sauvignon Blanc
We opened this lovely bottle to celebrate my birthday the beginning of the month. It was truly a great way to celebrate. Enjoyed the last glass taking in the stars with some of our Tollers. To the Lowery family thanks for making such a great wine and the visit we had with you the other week. John and I will be back for more.
 
Terry & Donna Walsh
#370 2007 Sauvignon Blanc
 
Terry & Donna Walsh
#371 2007 Sauvignon Blanc
 
Terry & Donna Walsh
#375 2007 Sauvignon Blanc
 
Terry & Donna Walsh
#404 2007 Sauvignon Blanc
We opened bottle #404 last night (Dec 28/2010) to share with friends and were absolutely delighted. It was sublime! Silky smooth and wonderfully refreshing. Thank you for your dedication to your craft! Cheers and best wishes for a wonderful 2011 vintage!
Donna and Terry
 
Terry & Donna Walsh
#412 2007 Sauvignon Blanc
 
Marian Scopel
#413 2007 Sauvignon Blanc
 
Kent and Belinda Dykstra
#442 2007 Sauvignon Blanc
Bought on a 2009 visit to the winery after a wonderful conversation with Mom Lowry. Enjoyed with Thanksgiving dinner in 2010. Wonderful!
 
Jim & Shirley Lockhart
#536 2007 Sauvignon Blanc
 

2008 Cabernet Sauvignon

Kevin & Ashlyn Bruning
#54 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Jefferson & Sally Mappin
#94 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
Young, could use a bit of time in the cellar. Enjoyed it though with beef tenderloin and fresh Ontario corn and out own cherry tomatoes with olive oil, garlic and basil.
 
Brian Costello
#333 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
Letting it sit until 2016
 
Loris Aro
#359 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Murray& Lucie Schenker
#370 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
wilma we enjoyed the visit to your winery and the casual chat!
 
Guy Allen
#376 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
Just purchased.
 
Guy Allen
#391 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
Just purchased
 
Guy Allen
#394 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
Just purchased
 
Guy Allen
#400 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
Just purchased
 
Martin & Susan Côté
#491 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Todd Aubin
#682 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
sue walsh
#770 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Charlie Giurleo
#775 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Neil Law
#776 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Neil Law
#832 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
brian sloat
#889 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
brian sloat
#902 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
brian sloat
#909 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Julie Martin
#990 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
James Wu
#1036 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
James Wu
#1045 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
 

2008 Pinot Gris

Barbara
#76 2008 Pinot Gris
Exquisite. Impressive.
So were bottles 52, 58, and 51.
I proudly and confidently served these bottles during Christmas festivities with friends and family one night.
The complexities, silkyness and delicate smooth finish were enjoy by all but especially savored by discerning palates.

Wes Lowrey is definitely an up and coming Niagara Vintner who we should keep an eye on.

Looking forward to your wines for years to come!
 
Greg Dick
#120 2008 Pinot Gris
 
Pierre & Monique
#122 2008 Pinot Gris
Hello Wilma, Howard and last but not least Wes. After visiting the family we took this bottle with us to the Netherlands.
For a special event on february 3th 2010 between Monique and me we drank this wine glass after glass and we like to say it in just one word: Wauw!!!
 
Rick VanSickle
#133 2008 Pinot Gris
Enjoyed with the Lowrey family at the winery Jan. 3, 2010, during a blinding snow storm and -15C temps outside. Thanks for the warm hospitality and sharing this lovely wine.
 
Jim Lewis
#184 2008 Pinot Gris
Delicious to say the least
Thank you!
 
Truly Gauthier
#234 2008 Pinot Gris
saving for 25th anniversary.
 
Shauna Cornwall
#241 2008 Pinot Gris
We arrived at Five Rows with a group of 13 from Brandon Manitoba. We had a group of Hospitality/Culinary students who were all over whelmed by the great hospitality that Wes Lowrey and his mom provided for us. We spent a couple hours with them and felt we were family when we left, we left after a week of being in Niagara and talked about our highlight being five rows winery, that is how hospitable the Lowrey family was to us. We thank you and will be talking about you for a very long time.
 
Dan Skinner
#294 2008 Pinot Gris
immensly enjoyed with family and friends with Christmas dinner 2011
 
Laurie MacLeod
#314 2008 Pinot Gris
Saving for a special occasion.
 
Karen Schreiber
#509 2008 Pinot Gris
Enjoying a bottle of Five Rows to celebrate your Cuvee win. Congrats. Yum!
 
Barry Imber
#511 2008 Pinot Gris
So great every time!
 
Barry Imber
#512 2008 Pinot Gris
 

2008 Pinot Noir

Barry Imber
#20 2008 Pinot Noir
So nice of Karen to share this amazing bottle with us while we prepped for dinner and our artisan cheese tasting eve!
 
Edward Zold
#37 2008 Pinot Noir
This bottle was enjoyed by the three of us and we not only felt it was sublime but we just had to have more.
 
John McNamee
#106 2008 Pinot Noir
Delicious and elegant, with lots of sour cherry, a bit of spice and a touch of beet root. Went wonderfully with barbecued salmon. Still plenty of fruit left to easily last another year.

Still have another bottle and some pinot gris.
 
Gordon Jones
#124 2008 Pinot Noir
 
Torstein Braaten
#331 2008 Pinot Noir
Excellent Pinot Noir. We enjoyed it with scallops and scrimp. It had lots of flavour and was extremely smooth. I think this will age well and be great with food. I am looking forward to pairing with cheese.
 
Jack Lowden
#346 2008 Pinot Noir
This bottle goes is to be shared only with the Kaisers.
 
Jan McIntyre
#397 2008 Pinot Noir
I thoroughly enjoyed this wine with friends and a cheese plate while the BBQ was underway. Great to the last drop!
 
Andrew Vernon
#402 2008 Pinot Noir
 
Carol Phillips
#405 2008 Pinot Noir
 
Ian Tarrant
#598 2008 Pinot Noir
Looking forward to enjoying this Pinot in a few years on a special occasion - Once again, greatly appreciate the hospitality yesterday Wilma!
 
Alan & Jill Doyle
#631 2008 Pinot Noir
We visited you in Sept 2011 and bought this bottle. We drank it yesterday, Christmas Day, and thought of you. It was smooth as silk. Best wishes from Portugal.
 
Murray& Lucie Schenker
#648 2008 Pinot Noir
 
Edward Zold
#657 2008 Pinot Noir
Difficult to hold the trio back from the decanter. ;-) Enjoyed it immensely.
 
Stuart Gunn
#680 2008 Pinot Noir
 
Martin & Susan Côté
#708 2008 Pinot Noir
Another wonderful visit, thank you once again Wilma and congratulations to the three of you for another superb vintage!
 
Loris Aro
#851 2008 Pinot Noir
 
Loris Aro
#882 2008 Pinot Noir
 
stephen andrews
#939 2008 Pinot Noir
The colour bright strawberry. Nose classic strawberry,cherry with a touch of earth. Silky smooth mouth feel with flavours of strawberry and cherry. Medium finish. Paired well with poached bosc pear in pastry. Drank November 30,1950.
 
Jonathan Duviner
#1085 2008 Pinot Noir
 
sue walsh
#1087 2008 Pinot Noir
we loved coming to the winery meeting Wilma, & tasting
pls email when is best to drink this.
loved the wines
 
Neil Law
#1111 2008 Pinot Noir
 
Jack & Anne Cloete
#1113 2008 Pinot Noir
 
Christopher Paul Juras / NVWT
#1122 2008 Pinot Noir
A little volatile So2, then Deliciouso !!
As a former grower, he reminisce Montmorency Sour Cherry, maybe a bit of subtle leatheriness, just a pleasure. Paired with Salmon seasoned with garlic, lime and chilies. Such a devil of a wine ! Plant more Pinot Noir.
 

2008 Sauvignon Blanc

Rick VanSickle
#2 2008 Sauvignon Blanc
Classic sauvignon blanc. Great job, Wes!
 
Karen Becker
#115 2008 Sauvignon Blanc
Thank you for welcoming us for a special visit with the Irvins. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and will definitely plan to visit on our next trip to Canada!
 
Greg Dick
#119 2008 Sauvignon Blanc
 
Greg Dick
#165 2008 Sauvignon Blanc
 
Rick & Ardeth
#194 2008 Sauvignon Blanc
Recently finished bottle 194 – and thoroughly enjoyed! I read on your blog that you are sold out and almost wished I hadn’t opened it.
 
Tony Alfarano
#325 2008 Sauvignon Blanc
Have not yet opened it but looking forward to it.
 
Dorothy & Lyle Beaugard
#366 2008 Sauvignon Blanc
 
stephen andrews
#522 2008 Sauvignon Blanc
We drank the wine on fathers day and enjoyed the juicy crisp richness with our cedar plank salmon.
 
John de Jong
#585 2008 Sauvignon Blanc
Even lovelier than the last bottle. Flinty, lots of citrus, lychee, and pineapple.
 
Bruce & Wendy Dunning
#601 2008 Sauvignon Blanc
 
Stan & Kathleen
#693 2008 Sauvignon Blanc
 
brian sloat
#892 2008 Sauvignon Blanc
 
brian sloat
#898 2008 Sauvignon Blanc
 

2008 Shiraz

Karen McDonald
#1 2008 Shiraz
Thanks Wes and family for a wonderful tasting for our college students!
I am saving this very special bottle for an occasion!
 
Michael Klassen
#2 2008 Shiraz
This one is going into the cellar for a while. I loved what I tasted at the winery.
 
jackie lodder
#6 2008 Shiraz
A 50 the birthday gift from dear friends
 
Karen Schreiber
#14 2008 Shiraz
Delicious - hope to see this wine again.
 
Todd Aubin
#19 2008 Shiraz
Absolutely loved this wine when I got to taste it today at the vineyard.
 
Justin Boenders
#35 2008 Shiraz
Shared this bottle with my girlfriend after coming home from work one night. It was perfect to enjoy with sloppy joes and a spinach salad.
 
Bruce Robitaille
#88 2008 Shiraz
 
Bruce Robitaille
#91 2008 Shiraz
 
Dan & Danelle Dickinson
#94 2008 Shiraz
 
Pamela Sommer
#105 2008 Shiraz
 
Bruce & Wendy Dunning
#138 2008 Shiraz
Beautiful - enjoyed over dinner with friends (hope we have a few more down in our cellar!)
 
Kevin & Ashlyn Bruning
#168 2008 Shiraz
 
Jefferson & Sally Mappin
#295 2008 Shiraz
 
abigail
#321 2008 Shiraz
 
Brian Costello
#380 2008 Shiraz
Letting it sit until 2014
 
Terry Petherick
#388 2008 Shiraz
Reminiscent of some of my favourite Rhone syrahs - elegant and well-balanced. Really loved this wine.
 
Murray& Lucie Schenker
#389 2008 Shiraz
 
Lesley and Tony Darlow
#397 2008 Shiraz
love your wine
 
Loris Aro
#540 2008 Shiraz
 
Loris Aro
#544 2008 Shiraz
 
Cynthia Silversides
#661 2008 Shiraz
Gorgeous Shiraz!! Thank you Wilma for a most enjoyable afternoon tasting in your lovely space.
 
Todd Aubin
#675 2008 Shiraz
 
sue walsh
#718 2008 Shiraz
 
Neil Law
#800 2008 Shiraz
 
Ian Tarrant
#808 2008 Shiraz
Another fabulous visit - Mrs Lowery was wonderful as usual!!
(The nose of this wine is unforgettable ;-D )
 
Neil Law
#809 2008 Shiraz
 
brian sloat
#815 2008 Shiraz
also #s 769,817,792,814 and 812
 
Roy Sawyer
#913 2008 Shiraz
 
Travis Graham
#1050 2008 Shiraz
I had this shiraz last year - THE BEST- but still have a bottle left. Saving it for that special girl.
 
Five Rows Fan
#1067 2008 Shiraz
still cellared
 
Rob Fiedler & Andrea Rosic
#1226 2008 Shiraz
We celebrated the new year with this bottle, lovely.
 

2009 Cabernet Sauvignon

Five Rows Fan
#29 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
still cellared
 
Sonia Malhotra
#201 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
While on our honeymoon, we opened this bottle by the fireplace. It was delicious. Thank you again.
 
Olenka Allison
#202 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
We had a lovely mid afternoon visit to the winery where Wilma welcomed us with open arms. We will let this bottle lay a few more years and open it for our 5th anniversary :)
 
Eric Lee
#222 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Jason Berger
#395 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
Fall 2012 - visited 9 wineries and saved what was the best for last. Fortunate to meet the family that produced the best Cab I had that day. Saving until 2013-2014
 
Gordon Jones
#471 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Billy Chang
#521 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
 

2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine

Michael Klassen
#15 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine
This is one great Icewine! Like rhubarb pie in liquid form! This one is going into the cellar for a while.
 
Jack Lowden
#102 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine
IWaiting for the right time and place to open this little jewel.
 
Richard
#212 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine
I just love this wine. One of best Icewine I ever tasted!
Cant wait to age it for five years at least to see the developed complexity
 
Todd Aubin
#324 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine
 
Todd Aubin
#325 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine
 
Ian Tarrant
#394 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine
Another fabulous visit - Mrs Lowery was wonderful as usual!!
 
Dan & Danelle Dickinson
#486 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine
Shared with four friends at Thanksgiving dinner. Our friend in marketing loved the makeshift label!
 
Alan Smiley
#546 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine
Shared this with friends and it was a hit!
 
Darren
#563 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine
Was a gift to me from my sister-in-law. I want to age it ... any suggestions on how? I mean, in a wine fridge or just in the basement, tilted sideways or upright ... the tasting I had at your shop was the best icewine I ever tried. Usually it is syrupy and too sweet, this was very nice.
 
Gordon Jones
#735 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine
 
phred hughes
#879 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine
dropped in on the winery the morning after the Cuvée gala. nice way to clear the cobwebs!
 

2009 Pinot Gris

Terry Petherick
#10 2009 Pinot Gris
Drank this with Pan-seared Sea Scallops and Tarragon-Icewine Butter sauce (De Luca, Vines Dec/Jan 2011 pg 34. Loved the wine on its own. It was excellent with the scallops, even with the vinegar in the sauce. Wonderful!
 
Chris Patriquin
#166 2009 Pinot Gris
 
Todd Aubin
#248 2009 Pinot Gris
 
Jill Macintosh
#321 2009 Pinot Gris
We so enjoyed our group tasting in late November. Your hospitality was delightful and we will indeed be back! Cheers
 
Jill Macintosh
#324 2009 Pinot Gris
Shared this delightful wine on Christmas day with the select few who really appreciate this lovely pinot gris.
 
Emily Culbert
#327 2009 Pinot Gris
We are having it with dinner tonight. Excellent gift received for Christmas 2010.
 
Jack & Anne Cloete
#340 2009 Pinot Gris
 
Jack & Anne Cloete
#348 2009 Pinot Gris
 
Jack & Anne Cloete
#349 2009 Pinot Gris
 
Michael Klassen
#381 2009 Pinot Gris
Shared with family on Dec. 23, 2010. Scent of pears and honey, with a slight melon undertone, and the faintest hint of "spent matchstick" , just a wink from the time spent in oak. A beautiful softness on the pallet, but not too soft! Honey again, and vanilla lingering in the mouth.
Too good not to share!
 
Agnes & Peter Dim
#472 2009 Pinot Gris
Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Lowrey for a lovely afternoon. What a wonderful experience. We just enjoyed your Pinot Gris with a chicken Pad Thai made with love by my husband and I. It was a great compliment to our meal. We really enjoyed your wine and talked about our afternoon all evening. It was wonderful to spend the afternoon in your winery and we will be back for more in the near future.
 
Dan & Danelle Dickinson
#531 2009 Pinot Gris
The perfect match to our first course, a salty, spicy charcuterie before launching into the mains.
 
Wes Lowrey
#651 2009 Pinot Gris
Enjoyed on the deck with Tanya, Lucy and Shelby. (June 3, 2011)
 

2009 Pinot Noir

Gordon Jones
#17 2009 Pinot Noir
 
stephen andrews
#29 2009 Pinot Noir
The wine is young. I wanted to try it so that next year when I drink the next bottle I would have a sense of how the wine evolves. It has all the makings of a great and enjoyable wine. I look forward to drinking another bottle in 2013.
 
brian sloat
#150 2009 Pinot Noir
also #s 130-134
 
Joanne McDonough
#216 2009 Pinot Noir
Saved opening the first bottle of 2009 Pinot Noir until Christmas Day and was not disappointed. Drank beauifully with our aged steaks and into our after dinner cheese course. Thank you for the wonderful memory!
 
Roy Sawyer
#282 2009 Pinot Noir
 
Roy Sawyer
#283 2009 Pinot Noir
 
Roy Sawyer
#284 2009 Pinot Noir
 
Roy Sawyer
#285 2009 Pinot Noir
 
Roy Sawyer
#286 2009 Pinot Noir
 
Roy Sawyer
#287 2009 Pinot Noir
 
Five Rows Fan
#413 2009 Pinot Noir
Was amazing, totally loved it
 
Justin LeBlanc & Carmen Malenica
#826 2009 Pinot Noir
Enjoyed the Pinot Noir sitting in Canmore (Alberta), staring at the Moon over the Three Sisters. Great wine for a Christmas get-away! Thanks
 
Nicole Langer
#862 2009 Pinot Noir
Saving this for a very special occasion! Definitely will be making another trip to your winery soon!
 
Justin LeBlanc & Carmen Malenica
#867 2009 Pinot Noir
My wife and I had the opportunity to visit your vineyard for our second anniversary and loved the wine and atmosphere - Thanks so much!
 
Nicole Langer
#928 2009 Pinot Noir
Truly the best Pinot Noir my boyfriend and I have had, this was our 2nd bottle. He flew into Toronto for the wknd, and we thought it was a perfect celebration to crack it open on Saturday night while enjoying the evening at home. Great job on the amazing taste!!
 
Ron Forstinger
#1010 2009 Pinot Noir
 
Gordon Jones
#1015 2009 Pinot Noir
 
Ron & Lori Forstinger
#1092 2009 Pinot Noir
Just enjoyed this wonderful bottle of wine in the Algonquin Highlands with homemade pizza. A perfect start to a cottage weekend. Thank you!
 
Valorie Cates
#1174 2009 Pinot Noir
Saving it for our 44th wedding anniversary Dec 12/13
 
phred hughes
#1236 2009 Pinot Noir
 

2009 Riesling

Michael Klassen
#21 2009 Riesling
A beautiful (I tasted German style) Riesling. Some good minerality, and a unique tart apple taste initially. Another great release, keep up the great work!
 
Dan & Danelle Dickinson
#110 2009 Riesling
We decided to have a bit of a mini-celebration, so we ordered thai and opened this. Wonderful.
 
Alyse and Ken Heilpern
#124 2009 Riesling
Saving for a special occasion
 
Todd Aubin
#179 2009 Riesling
 
Jefferson & Sally Mappin
#214 2009 Riesling
was introduced to Five Rows by the folks at Zees Restaurant. Enjoyed this sharp and mineral riesling with the charcuterie plate before a show at the Shaw festival
 
Kevin & Ashlyn Bruning
#328 2009 Riesling
 
Jefferson & Sally Mappin
#433 2009 Riesling
ambrosia
 
Jefferson & Sally Mappin
#439 2009 Riesling
Just had your wonderful 2009 Riesling with smoked salmon and scrambled eggs with mushrooms. Another meal that fit so well with the meal. Green apples in the nose with a milder mix of tree fruit and minerality that made the meal a treat.
 

2009 Sauvignon Blanc

Rob Brouwer
#36 2009 Sauvignon Blanc
We visited your winery in late Sept. very unique and personal, enjoyed the bottle of wine as much as the visit. Great work!!!
 
Rob Ferguson
#115 2009 Sauvignon Blanc
see #103 above
 
Pauline Colton
#169 2009 Sauvignon Blanc
I opened this bottle Christmas 2012, It was delicious, wonderfully soft with berry flavours, not sure when we can visit once again but will try our best.
 
Jack & Anne Cloete
#299 2009 Sauvignon Blanc
Defintely our favourite winery in Canada!
Thank you for the hospitality.
 
Jack & Anne Cloete
#301 2009 Sauvignon Blanc
 
Chris Patriquin
#415 2009 Sauvignon Blanc
The wine that was my serendipitous introduction to Five Rows... An incredible aroma of tropical fruit, followed by perfectly balanced zest, stonefruit, flint and herbaceousness. Love it!
 
Thomas Milani
#527 2009 Sauvignon Blanc
Got the bottle as present - great idea and phantastic wine - we are deeply impressed.
Greetings from Germany
 
Bruce & Wendy Dunning
#616 2009 Sauvignon Blanc
enjoyed on our balcony last evening - beautifully fruity and crisp
 

2010 Cabernet Sauvignon

Eric Effinger
#199 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon
Thank you very much for the amazing tasting we enjoyed last weekend. We are very excited to open this wine
 
Eric Effinger
#206 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon
 

2010 Pinot Gris

Karen Schreiber
#3 2010 Pinot Gris
 
Todd Aubin
#42 2010 Pinot Gris
 
Jefferson & Sally Mappin
#78 2010 Pinot Gris
wonderful with a green lentil succotash
 
France Bourassa
#226 2010 Pinot Gris
 
Janice Dickerson
#282 2010 Pinot Gris
 
Janice Dickerson
#283 2010 Pinot Gris
 
Janice Dickerson
#287 2010 Pinot Gris
 
Walter Huber
#413 2010 Pinot Gris
Outstanding! Best Pinot Gris ever tasted.
 
Kevin & Ashlyn Bruning
#414 2010 Pinot Gris
 
Pauline Hunt
#478 2010 Pinot Gris
I brought this wine back to Australia with me and saved until Christmas Day 2012. It was lovely, wish I had bought more back.
 
Ian Kaiser
#547 2010 Pinot Gris
 
Ian Kaiser
#548 2010 Pinot Gris
 
Andrew Vernon
#581 2010 Pinot Gris
My first bottle from Five Rows. Absolutely lovely.
 
Michael Klassen
#740 2010 Pinot Gris
Beautiful.
 
Peter Mansbridge
#769 2010 Pinot Gris
Exceptionally smooth. Quite wonderful.
 
Bob & Vivien Hindle
#793 2010 Pinot Gris
 
Ortolan
#873 2010 Pinot Gris
Just waiting for the right dish to bring this and the other two bottles out of the cellar
 

2010 Pinot Noir

There are no bottles registered yet for this release.

2010 Riesling

Brian Costello
#71 2010 Riesling
Letting it sit until 2013
 
Stuart Gunn
#72 2010 Riesling
 
Edward Zold
#116 2010 Riesling
Still cellared.
 
Ian Tarrant
#201 2010 Riesling
Excellent Riesling, this one will be left in the cellar for a few years at the least - Greatly appreciate the hospitality yesterday Wilma!
 
Lesley and Tony Darlow
#251 2010 Riesling
Had the most wonderful tasting session your wines are out of this world. It was so nice to meet both you and Howie. Hope to see you again
 
Loris Aro
#328 2010 Riesling
 
Loris Aro
#331 2010 Riesling
 
Loris Aro
#332 2010 Riesling
 
stephen andrews
#521 2010 Riesling
Merry Christmas 2011 to us as we had the pleasure of enjoying a well made bottle of wine. Delicious fruit that awakened the taste buds up with joy.
 
Todd Aubin
#647 2010 Riesling
 
Neil Law
#907 2010 Riesling
 

2010 Sauvignon Blanc

Sarena Seifer
#24 2010 Sauvignon Blanc
Crisp, lemon zest on the nose & the palate, long finish. Great with sushi! Glad we bought 3 bottles!
 
Sarah Mellings
#26 2010 Sauvignon Blanc
 
Karen Schreiber
#39 2010 Sauvignon Blanc
 
Bruce Robitaille
#179 2010 Sauvignon Blanc
 
Catherine Doyle
#201 2010 Sauvignon Blanc
Yum- just had Quebec foie gras on toast with this - fantastic!
 
Karine Circé
#262 2010 Sauvignon Blanc
 
Karine Circé
#270 2010 Sauvignon Blanc
 
Michele & Paul Reid
#642 2010 Sauvignon Blanc
Toasted the old year out and the new one in... Crisp, green,nice finish.. just plain yummy!!
 
Kevin & Ashlyn Bruning
#647 2010 Sauvignon Blanc
 
Ian Kaiser
#758 2010 Sauvignon Blanc
Hanging around, awaiting a crab dinner with friends
 

2010 Shiraz

There are no bottles registered yet for this release.

2011 Pinot Gris

Michelle Rempel
2011 Pinot Gris
Shared this bottle with a guest to Canada in my office in Ottawa - what a beautiful bottle to showcase the depth of quality of Canadian wine. Beautiful mouthfeel, crisp acidity, luscious fruit. Well done, Wes. Bottle 289
 
brian sloat
2011 Pinot Gris
bottles numbered 491,477,476,473,
 
Roy Sawyer
2011 Pinot Gris
bottle 807
 
Roy Sawyer
2011 Pinot Gris
Bottle # 825
 
D Conrod
2011 Pinot Gris
bottle 994 -paired with Extra- Old Thunder Oak gouda and sourdough bread - smooth, rich, perfect.
 
eric vant spyker
2011 Pinot Gris
 

2011 Riesling

James van Raalte
#12 2011 Riesling
Very enjoyable summer sipper.
 
James Wu
#44 2011 Riesling
 
James Wu
#69 2011 Riesling
 
Andrew Dickson
#127 2011 Riesling
Enjoyed while we stayed warm indoors on one of the coldest nights of the year.
 
Sarena Seifer
#379 2011 Riesling
Lovely lemon zest & pineapple flavours and that slate minerality that for me is the mark of a good riesling!
 
Deborah Cope
#422 2011 Riesling
This bottle has travelled all the way to England. I have received it as a gift from a very special friend for Christmas. It is now chilling to be enjoyed with our Christmas dinner. Cant wait to try it.
 
Michelle & Cam Carry
#573 2011 Riesling
OMG! Can we have a moment of silence for the passing of this bottle? It only lasted a couple of hours, but what a wonderful life it had!!! An amazing Riesling!!! :)
 
eric vant spyker
#878 2011 Riesling
was told of Five Rows by the staff at the Shaw Club. Dropped in the next day (lucky us you were open) and while unable to try this vintage, bought the 2nd last bottle from Zees that night so we could try it....and we will be in line for the release of the next vintage!
 

2011 Sauvignon Blanc

Michael Klassen
#178 2011 Sauvignon Blanc
Shared with friends on the patio to toast Canada day!
Very well balanced, nice acidity. This wine was even able to stand up against BBQ pork ribs! I am Really impressed with this one!
 
Gordon Jones
#250 2011 Sauvignon Blanc
 
Gordon Jones
#252 2011 Sauvignon Blanc
 
Randy Herman
#265 2011 Sauvignon Blanc
My wife and I agree that this is the most outstanding Sauvignon Blanc we have ever had the pleasure of drinking!
 
brian sloat
#427 2011 Sauvignon Blanc
and bottle number 432
 
Roy Sawyer
#724 2011 Sauvignon Blanc
 
Theresa Paopao
#729 2011 Sauvignon Blanc
So aromatic! Pears, soursap, gooseberry, white flowers, tumeric. Lively acidity and surprising mouthfeel! Such a beautiful bottle of wine!
 
Gary Cwitco
#917 2011 Sauvignon Blanc
Just enjoyed this magnificent bottle with seared halibut over Asian pork ragu with cilantro vinagrette. A perfect match. Unfortunately it was the only bottle we had.
 
Shelley Chalmers
#1087 2011 Sauvignon Blanc
We were very fortunate to be able to purchase this bottle when we stopped in after hours and were given an impromptu tasting. We shared it tonight as an early Valentines treat. We loved it. Lovely citrus flavours and every bit as good as any New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc we have had.
 
Gordon Jones
#1148 2011 Sauvignon Blanc
 

2012 Pinot Gris

Sara Temple & Alex Davidson
#2 2012 Pinot Gris
 
Sara Temple & Alex Davidson
#153 2012 Pinot Gris
 

2012 Riesling

There are no bottles registered yet for this release.

2012 Sauvignon Blanc

Sara Temple & Alex Davidson
#411 2012 Sauvignon Blanc
 
Sara Temple & Alex Davidson
#413 2012 Sauvignon Blanc
 

Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon

William Tiger
Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Karen Schreiber
#1 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
What a privilege to share the #1 of such a delicious wine with a wonderful group of people. Wes, A toast to your passion and skill as a winemaker!
 
Karen Schreiber
#2 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Karen Schreiber
#3 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Karen Schreiber
#4 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
5 and 6 too!
 
Leslie Akse
#35 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
Dec 2/09 — This bottle was shipped to Napa California with a few other Niagara bottles as a gift. The box was smashed by FedEx, breaking all bottles except this lone survivor. Cheers to quality glass!
 
Andy Vanderkaay
#79 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Andy Vanderkaay
#80 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Andy Vanderkaay
#81 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Andy Vanderkaay
#82 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Andy Vanderkaay
#83 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Andy Vanderkaay
#84 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Jane and Dino Lavacca
#104 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Barry Imber
#133 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Barry Imber
#138 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Kathy Taylor
#166 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
Geoff was right, a well kept secret for locals !!
 
Jason Peptone
#168 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
Amazing.
 
Michael Devlin
#170 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
Travelled from New York to partake in the opening of this bottle on a snowy night in Burlington, what a treat!
 
Steve Stipsits
#180 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Brett Marshall
#186 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
Beautiful wine - well balanced and & delicous
 
Paulette Vinette
#203 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
Received as a gift from Jack Shand - unsure about the "filtered" part. My goodness, what an amazing wine. Congratulations!
 
Barry Imber
#212 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
July 15/09 - Amazing - just keeps on getting better.
 
Alecia Kornicki
#232 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
The taste was truly more intense than remembered as memories were made celebrating a birthday
 
Bruce & Wendy Dunning
#248 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Bruce & Wendy Dunning
#364 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
I must say this was an amazing bottle that we opened up this past weekend (July 3, 2011). It was full bodied, velvety in texture, still extremely fragrant and deep dark red. Although this bottle was very well developed, I will keep the other 2004 Cab Sauv for another year or two as I believe it will continue to develop into an exceptional wine.
 
William Tiger
#370 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Terry & Donna Walsh
#398 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Terry & Donna Walsh
#428 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Chris & Darcy Hitchcock
#437 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
Garnet in color, medium body, black cherry notes, very smooth, soft tannins. Wonderful!
 
Scott Thornley
#442 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
Recently, an acquaintance kindly introduced me to your wine -- this 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon was outstanding!
 
Terry & Donna Walsh
#455 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Terry & Donna Walsh
#457 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Terry & Donna Walsh
#460 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Terry & Donna Walsh
#461 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Marian Scopel
#463 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Marian Scopel
#473 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Eric Wong
#494 Filtered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
Anise & berry aromas, raspberry flavours, med body & finish. In spite of the vintage conditions, this bottle exhibited depth and balance expected of a warmer year. Drinking well at this stage, and will hold a few more years. Impressive winemaking.
 

Unfiltered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon

Barry Imber
Unfiltered 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
We had the privilege of sharing this unlabeled pre-release bottle with the craftspeople at Five Rows — a toast to their forthcoming releases and the realization of their dream. Congratulations,
 
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