2023 Reserve Chardonnay

Vineyard: Grimsby Hillside (Lincoln Lakeshore) and Hemeris Vineyard (Beamsville Bench)
ABV: 13.5%
RS: 2.0 g/L

Winemaking Notes:The Chardonnay grapes were hand-picked and hand-sorted mid-October at and average 21° brix. These Chardonnay grapes come from two of the best terroirs in Niagara. After being gently pressed, the juice was settled in tank. The 2 vineyard lots were separately transferred to barrel for fermentation. Primary fermentation and secondary fermentation (malo-lactic) took place in barrel. The wine was left to age separately in a 100% French Oak barrel. It was then lightly filtered and bottled.

Tasting Notes: Rich and luscious on the palate. Beautiful grilled pineapple, lemon curd, and honeyed citrus, dance with classic flavours of crème brûlée, hazelnut and almond. Apricot, lemon-meringue, honeysuckle, cinnamon and fresh-cream near the finish. The palate is layered with creamy texture, refined by a seam of citrus and minerality, followed by a satisfying, long finish. Age worthy from the next 5 – 8 years.