Our wines are born in our petite lot vineyards, carefully tended by gentle hands, and transformed into a fitting addition to our feasts. Our Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc are hand-pruned and thinned judiciously to produce very low yields of quality grapes designed to complement the foods of the seasons.
White Wines
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2008 Chardonnay VQA Niagara Peninsula – $19
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Wine Making
- Hand-picked Chardonnay grapes from Andrewes Vineyard in the Lincoln Lakeshore sub-appellation of the Niagara Peninsula.
- After a very gentle pressing, the juice is fermented in French oak barrels and then given a full malolactic fermentation to soften the mouth-feel.
- The wine is then aged for a further 10 months in French oak.
Wine Analysis
- Brix at harvest: 21.4°
- Sweetness Level: (0) Dry, 4.8 g/l
- Alcohol: 12.0%
- Total Acidity: 6.3 g/l
- Production: 208 Cases
Flavour Profile
- Lemon yellow colour with a bouquet of cream, butter, baked apple, spice and toasty oak.
- A medium-bodied Chardonnay with a slightly rich mouth-feel and flavours of toasty oak, lemon and spice.
- A touch of acidity refreshes on the finish and flavours of lemon, green apple and toasty oak linger.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve lightly chilled at 12 to 14°C.
- Serve with creamy pasta dishes which may include asparagus, smoked salmon or seafood; mushroom tarts; mushroom risottos; corn bread; white bean dip with baguette; turkey with a rich rice stuffing; chicken or turkey pot pies.
- Enjoy now through 2012.
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2009 Chardonnay VQA Niagara Peninsula – $22
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Wine Making
- Hand-picked Chardonnay grapes from the Andrewes Vineyard in the Lincoln Lakeshore sub-appellation of the Niagara Peninsula.
- After a gentle pressing the juice is fermented in French oak barrels and undergoes full malolactic fermentation.
- The wine is then aged for an additional ten months in barrel.
Wine Analysis
- Brix at harvest: 20.5°
- Sweetness Level: (0) Dry, 4 g/l
- Alcohol: 12.5%
- Total Acidity: 6.8 g/l
- Production: 350 Cases
Flavour Profile
- A lemon yellow colour with butter, baked apple, toasty nose.
- A medium-bodied Chardonnay with a rich mouth feel and balanced oak.
- A touch of acidity livens the palate, with a clean finish.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve cool around 12-14ËšC.
- Serve with Ricotta Ravioli with Spring Pea Sauce; Grilled Mahi Mahi with Tomato Butter; Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter Sauce and toasted Hazelnuts.
- Enjoy now through 2014.
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2009 Riesling VQA Niagara Peninsula – $20
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Wine Making
- Hand-picked Riesling grapes from Anna Weiss Vineyards in the Twenty Mile Bench sub-appellation of the Niagara Peninsula.
- After a very gentle pressing, the juice is cool fermented and aged in stainless steel to capture fruit intensity.
Wine Analysis
- Brix at harvest: 19.7°
- Sweetness Level: (1) Dry, 13.0 g/l
- Alcohol: 11.8%
- Total Acidity: 11.0 g/l
- Production: 333 Cases
Flavour Profile
- Bright and clear with orchard-fruit aromas of pear, red apple and peach, complemented by notes of floral and sweet lemon.
- A slightly off-dry, refreshing, light to medium-bodied Riesling with flavours of lemon, lime and green apple, and a touch of site specific minerality.
- Refreshing citrus notes linger on the finish.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve chilled at 10 to 12°C.
- Serve with lemon stuffed chicken; oysters; calamari; grilled, poached and fried fish; lightly spiced shrimp skewers; Brie on water crackers.
- Enjoy while young and fresh.
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2009 Medium Dry Riesling VQA Niagara Peninsula – $20
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Wine Making
- Hand-picked Riesling grapes from Anna Weiss Vineyards in the Twenty Mile Bench sub-appellation of the Niagara Peninsula.
- After a very gentle pressing, the juice is cool fermented and aged in stainless steel to capture fruit intensity.
Wine Analysis
- Brix at harvest: 19.7°
- Sweetness Level: (2) Medium Dry, 24.0 g/l
- Alcohol: 10.5%
- Total Acidity: 11.8 g/l
- Production: 441 Cases
Flavour Profile
- Straw yellow colour with aromas of Niagara peaches, tropical fruit, tangerines and a touch of floral.
- A medium-dry, refreshing, medium-bodied Riesling with flavours of orange, tangerine, pineapple and apple.
- Refreshing juicy tangerines and tropical fruit notes linger on the finish.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve chilled at 10 to 12°C.
- Serve with prosciutto toast crisps with a ginger, peach and plum compote; delicate blue cheese tarts; shrimp with a light cocktail sauce; spiced chicken skewers; grilled Cajun fish; light curries on chicken and rice; spring rolls with dipping sauces.
- Enjoy while young and fresh.
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2010 Dry Riesling VQA Niagara Peninsula – $20
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Wine Making
- Hand-picked Riesling grapes from The Good Earth Vineyard in the Lincoln Lakeshore sub-appellation of the Niagara Peninsula.
- After a gentle press cycle this wine undergoes a long cool fermentation in stainless steel.
Wine Analysis
- Brix at harvest: 18.9°
- Sweetness Level: (0) Dry 4 g/l
- Alcohol: 11.3%
- Total Acidity: 9.1 g/l
- Production: 365 Cases
Flavour Profile
- Bright straw colour. A citrusy lemon/lime nose with a hint of wet stone.
- Aromas of peach, apricot and green apple develop in the glass.
- A dry and crisp wine with striking acidity and a clean finish.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve cool around 8-10ËšC.
- Serve with Oysters on the half shell; Pan seared Halibut on watercress with Lemon Caper Relish; Warm Pear Salad with toasted pecans and crumbled blue cheese.
- Enjoy now through 2015.
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Red Wines
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2009 Cabernet Franc – $18
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Wine Making
- Hand-picked Cabernet Franc from The Good Earth Vineyard in the Lincoln Lakeshore sub-appellation of the Niagara Peninsula.
- Undergoes traditional red winemaking and spent 12 months in French oak.
Wine Analysis
- Brix at harvest: 20.4°
- Sweetness Level: (0) Dry 4 g/l
- Alcohol: 11.8%
- Total Acidity: 6.1 g/l
- Production: 150 Cases
Flavour Profile
- Deep purple in colour with aromas of dark berries, plums, coffee beans, and rosemary.
- Medium-bodied easy drinking Cab Franc with great texture and a long finish.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve at a cool room temperature of 15 to 16°C.
- Serve with wood fired pizzas, sausages, gourmet burgers, and old cheddar.
- Enjoy now.
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2009 Pinot Noir – VQA Niagara Peninsula – $25 (feature price $24 in Feb. 2012)
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if ordering online, discount will be applied when your order is confirmed
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Wine Making
- Hand-picked Pinot Noir grapes from the Anna Weiss Vineyard in the Twenty Mile Bench sub-appellation of the Niagara Peninsula.
- The Pinot Noir undergoes 4 days cold soak, followed by 7 days fermentation.
- Then the wine is transferred to French oak barrels where it stays undisturbed for 10 months.
Wine Analysis
- Brix at harvest: 22°
- Sweetness Level: (0 ) Dry, 4.0 g/l
- Alcohol: 12.7%
- Total Acidity: 6.4 g/l
- Production: 465 Cases
Flavour Profile
- Rich beet colour with warm toasty notes and hints of strawberry and raspberry on the nose.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve at a cool room temperature of 15 to 16°C.
- Serve with duck confit, roast loin of pork, wine stave planked mushroom bruschetta, rack of lamb with minted new potatoes, veal tenderloin with Gorgonzola cream, tomato sauces.
- Enjoy now through 2015.
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2010 Rosé – $18
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Wine Making
- Hand-picked Cabernet Franc grapes from The Good Earth Vineyard in the Lincoln Lakeshore sub-appellation of the Niagara Peninsula.
- The Cabernet Franc undergoes a 48 hour cold soak, followed by cool fermentation in stainless steel.
Wine Analysis
- Brix at harvest: Cabernet: 22.2°
- Sweetness Level: (0 ) Dry, 7 g/l
- Alcohol: 13.1%
- Total Acidity: 7.2 g/l
- Production: 220 Cases
Flavour Profile
- A bright pink Rosé with a fruit forward nose of strawberry, raspberry, and cherries.
- A light- medium bodied dry wine with a rich berry flavours.
- The fruity fresh flavours linger with a long clean finish.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve chilled at 8 to 10°C.
- Serve with tomato bruschetta; antipasto; charcuterie; bacon wrapped scallops
- Enjoy while young and fresh.
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2010 Late Harvest Cabernet Franc – $29
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Wine Making
- Hand-picked Cabernet Franc grapes from our vineyard, harvested at 28.7 brix.
- The juice was then pressed and fermented in stainless steel.
- The fermentation was stopped early leaving 73 g/l of residual sugar.
Wine Analysis
- Brix at harvest: 28.7°
- Sweetness Level: (7) Sweet, 73 g/l
- Alcohol: 12.8%
- Total Acidity: 6.7 g/l
- Production: 52 Cases
Flavour Profile
- Candy apple in colour with aromas of raspberries, strawberry jam, and cooked plums.
- A rich mouthfeel is complimented by the sweetness.
- A nice balance of sweetness and acidity followed by a long finish.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve cool around 12-14°C.
- Serve with strong cheeses, red fruit desserts, dark chocolate
- Enjoy now through 2014.
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