This vintage of Old Vine Chardonnay speaks clearly to our motto “from these old vines.” The earliest plantings of our Chardonnay vines date back to 1978. The maturity of these vines and their offerings validate Ontario as a leader in producing traditional Chardonnay wines.

Vanilla and butterscotch combine on the nose to create a sweet, buttery characteristic that is complimented by notes of ripe pineapple and peach. Initial notes of gooseberry and stone fruit on the palate give way to a fresh, bright acidity, filled with citrus and minerality. Creamy on the mid-palate, the acid softens to a warm, milder oak, which does not overwhelm the fruit of the grape. Notes of brown sugar and a touch of smoke are present on the warm, structured finish.

Fermented in two-year-old French oak barrels for fifteen months, the wine was able to develop a rich texture and complexity without possessing an overbearing oaky taste. The intricacy in striking a balance between the grape’s fruit qualities and the power of oak is brilliantly displayed in this wine