Cellar Profile
Region
Nestled between Lake Ontario in the North, Lake Erie to the South and the Niagara River to the East, the Niagara Peninsula is one of Canada's top wine producing regions. The moderating effects of the bodies of water create a moderate temperature during the growing season, similar to France's Bordeaux and Burgundy regions. With almost 15,000 acres under vine, Niagara produces a number of grape varieties, most famously, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling and Cabernet Franc.
Vineyard
Selected vineyards from the Niagara Region, known for superior quality Gamay and Pinot Noir.
Winemaking
Gamay, Pinot Noir and Zweigelt were all vinified separately, in stainless steel, with short 72-hour skin contact to gather colour. The wine is then blended and aged in stainless steel until bottling.
Tasting Notes
Showing characters of citrus fruit and watermelon on the nose, the palate is lively with tangerine and pink grapefruit.
Varieties
Gamay Noir is a grape variety that is most famous for producing the light, fruit-driven red wines of Beaujolais. While it offers fresh, red-fruit and candied aromas, the wines can also be deep and complex. The first vintage of Gamay Noir in Canada goes back to 1978; the grape has taken firm root throughout the country ever since.