Welcome to Kew Vineyards, the hidden gem of Niagara’s wine country history. A true Grande Dame of vineyards, her original 1975 plantings are among the oldest in the region, guiding winemaker Philip Dowell in producing exquisite terroir driven wines.
Kew Vineyards is as much about gracious country hospitality as it is about beautiful wine. We have opted to take a different approach to the winery experience, understanding that there are times when you feel the need to be off the beaten path, to take your time and smell the roses.
Our 2013 Blanc de Noirs is made from both the Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes. This sparkling wine is a wonderful example of Niagara’s exceptional cool climate Pinot Noir producing region.
On the nose, Pinot Noir characteristics of rose petal and cherry dominate, while the palate expresses strong notes of Ontario strawberries, green apple and citrus, with a balanced, toasty undertone. The finish is long, dry and refreshing with excellent acidity.
Making a white wine from a red grape requires great care. The fruit was hand harvested from two different vineyards, including the Young Family Organic Vineyard. Juice from gentle, whole berry pressing was fermented in stainless steel. On lees for three years, yeast contact in the bottle harmonized all of the elements together in this delicate, Brüt style wine. The result is a beautiful, copper coloured wine with a very fine mousse and delicate effervescence.
Though we welcome all guests, we recommend reservations so that we may provide every guest with a rich one-on-one experience. Groups of 6 or more, please give us a call or email us to reserve.