2022 Chardonnay

Vineyard: Grimsby Hillside (Lincoln Lakeshore) 62%; Hemeris Vineyard (Beamsville Bench) 38%
ABV: 13.5%
RS: 2 g/L

Vintage: 2022 began with a very cold start, followed by intense summer heat and a dry September that created ideal ripening conditions. Crop size was small, but fruit quality was excellent.

Winemaking: Hand-picked and hand-sorted on September 28th and October 5th. The grapes came from two of Niagara’s best terroirs. After gentle pressing and settling, the juice was transferred to barrel for fermentation. Primary and malolactic fermentation took place in barrel. The wine was aged in French oak (25% new) for 14 months before being lightly filtered and bottled.

Description: Pineapple, peach, quince and spiced red apple combine with crème brûlée, hazelnut and almond. Apricot, lemon meringue, honeysuckle, cinnamon and fresh cream emerge on the palate over a creamy texture balanced by chalky minerality and excellent acidity. Age worthy for 5–8 years.