Chardonnay 2023 fra Reif Estate Winery - Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario - Canada
A mild winter was followed by a spring season that was warmer than usual. Summer was marked by above-average temperatures, with warm days and warmer-than-usual evenings, putting harvest ahead by several days. Fall was also favourable, with a fairly dry September and October with ideal temperatures for ripening.
This wine shows true varietal aromas and flavours without the influence of oak or malolactic fermentation. This gives the wine its fruity character and fresh bouquet.
Citrus and apple aromas promise a bright and lively wine. Refreshes the palate with flavours of apple, pear, peach and a lemony twist. Pair with any white fish, roast chicken, scallop and shrimp dishes.
Alc. 13.0%, Lagring: Rustfrit stålfade, Drue: 100% Chardonnay. Drue: 100% Chardonnay.
Gewürztraminer 2022 fra Reif Estate Winery - Niagara-on-the-Lake - Ontario - Canada
While the season began with a wet cool spring, summer brought typical temperatures across Ontario. July was particularly warm and sunny with intense heat waves and high humidity. Early-ripening grape varieties escaped the wild weather of late fall and the unusual early cold snap in November. Harvest extended into early December, sometimes taking place in the snow.
Grapes were harvested and allowed to remain on the skins for 24hrs in our closed press. This allows for more extracted notes of spice and lychee to be pulled from the skins. A light pressing and a cool ferment completed the wine.
Straw colour with fresh citrus, lychee and spice aromas and flavours. A crisp balanced, refreshing wine.
Alc. 13.0%, Lagring: Rustfrit stålfade, Drue: 100% Gewürztraminer.
Pinot Noir 2022 fra Reif Estate Winery - Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario - Canada
While the season began with a wet cool spring, summer brought typical temperatures across Ontario. July was particularly warm and sunny with intense heat waves and high humidity. Early-ripening grape varieties escaped the wild weather of late fall and the unusual early cold snap in November. Harvest extended into early December, sometimes taking place in the snow.
This lot of Pinot was harvested from a four-acre vineyard block planted in 1987. The wine was aged for six months in older French and Hungarian barriques after fermentation and then aged in stainless another six months. This allowed the tannins to soften and the fruit to open up.
Light and dark red fruit aromas on the nose with cherry, rosemary and black pepper notes. A firm acidity on the palate makes this an excellent food wine.
Alc. 13.0%, Lagring: 15 måneder på fad, Drue: 100% Pinot Noir.
Black Oak 2023 fra Reif Estate Winery - Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario - Canada
An easy drinking and incredibly fruity red. Oak definitely hits the nose first, but the strawberry, cherry, and baking spice come through. The tannins are light and the light medium body makes it a smooth and easy drinking wine. When you drink it, you'll also get a note of pepper. This is great who would be introduced to red wine and oak.
Alc. 12.5%, Lagring: Rustfri Stålfade, Druer: Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamay.
Vidal Late Harvest 2022 (750ml) fra Reif Estate Winery - Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario - Canada
While the season began with a wet cool spring, summer brought typical temperatures across Ontario. July was particularly warm and sunny with intense heat waves and high humidity. Early-ripening grape varieties escaped the wild weather of late fall and the unusual early cold snap in November. Harvest extended into early December, sometimes taking place in the snow
A November picking of the Vidal grapes provides natural sugars in the wine for the production of a sweeter table wine. Great acidity is the wines defining characteristic and has made one of its parents Ugni Blanc(trebbiano) famous in cognac.
Aromas of peach and pear, delicate floral notes of apple blossom and honey. Sweet peach and Anjou pear on the palate. With acidity that is as fresh and lively as this a great summer sipper. Pair with salads, zesty cheeses like blue or spicy stir fries.
Enjoy with fruit based desserts.
Alc. 12.5%, Druer: 100% Vidal, Lagret: Stainless steel.