Flat Rock Red Twisted 2023

Flat Rock Twisted 2023 is an excellent value, dry, medium-bodied and fruit-driven Niagara Peninsula red at $20. Produced from mostly Gamay with Merlot and Pinot Noir grapes added to the mix, you can count on fresh cherry, red berry, savoury herbs, cracked black pepper and cedar brush spice flavours generous on the palate with vibrant acidity for food. Enjoy it lightly chilled with roast chicken with a red currant and cranberry coulis. Drink: 2024-2026. Score – 90. (nataliemaclean.com, Oct. 19, 2024)