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Marco had the opportunity to source some exceptional quality single vineyard Viognier from a block on the property. “The quality of this fruit from such an intense vintage was too good to pass up!”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Vintage:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e2022 got off to a very cold start, with extreme cold temperatures throughout January across the province. While the spring months were cooler than average, June was relatively warm and dry, followed by intense heat in July and August.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eConditions for harvest were quite favourable, with wineries reporting a broad window of opportunity to bring in grapes. September was dry and reasonably warm, and enthusiastic growers made quick work of the relatively light harvest. With the cold winter, crop size was the main story for 2022, but fruit quality was excellent and the grapes that were brought in had winemakers wishing for more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis unoaked Viognier is pale straw in colour, and showcases an upfront nose of aromatic honeysuckle, fresh peach, white cherry and tropical notes of mango, star fruit, and mandarin orange. The palate is lively and fresh, with a typically creamy and rounded midpalate. The finish on the wine is vibrant, with bright citrus acidity and rich melon flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTechnical Notes: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis wine hails from a small parcel of 100% hand-harvested Viognier grapes from a single vineyard in the Lincoln Lakeshore sub-appellation of the Niagara Region. The grapes achieved a ripeness of 19.5\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e°\u003c\/span\u003e brix with an earlier harvest to capture the lively, fresher side of Viognier. The grapes were immediately pressed and the juice transferred to a small stainless steel tank for fermentation with regular stirring of the lees for added body and complexity. A very small production of 52 cases was bottled June 2023. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVarietal: \u003c\/strong\u003e100% Viognier\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppellation: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLincoln Lakeshore, Niagara\u003c\/span\u003e Peninsula\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.2%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eResidual Sugar: \u003c\/strong\u003e2 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Crush","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48026727645458,"sku":"","price":26.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/6284\/4434\/files\/Veronica_sVineyard2022AThousandKissesViognier.png?v=1707841877"},{"product_id":"unscripted-2021-sauvignon-blanc","title":"Unscripted 2023 Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eDry yet bursting with aromas of fresh citrus and minerality, it’s a testament to the belief that simplicity can be extraordinary. The finish is bright and remarkably persistent. It leaves a lasting impression with its lingering slightly fruity essence, providing a memorable and satisfying conclusion to each sip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTECHNICAL NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e100% Sauvignon Blanc harvested from a selected two rows of twenty year-old vines on the Pohorly home vineyard on the Niagara River Parkway sub appellation in the Niagara Peninsula. Fruit was gently pressed and fermented slowly as low temperatures in stainless steel tanks. After aging and racking the wine was bottled under screwcap closure. 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It has a lovely saline nose with flint, apple, creamy notes, along with fresh pear and citrus. A generous and clean palate with stony minerality, yellow apples, ripe pear, lemon zest, and a long, finessed finish. Pairs exceptionally well with lobster, oysters, clams, prawns, mussels, crab, scallops, and crawfish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAged:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months on lees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCases Produced:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbv:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eVineyard: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eWalker Aggregates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niagara Custom Crush Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50330094993682,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/6284\/4434\/files\/Untitleddesign_4.png?v=1727791685"},{"product_id":"juice-wine-co-2024-chardonnay-released-spring-2025","title":"Juice Wine Co. 2024 Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop Now!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFresh and sophisticated! Bursting with soft apple and zesty citrus, it’s refreshing, flirty, and ready to party.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-b734b3e5-7fff-ebd2-2dbf-ef7915b3beef\"\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ePrimary fermentation was completed in stainless steel tanks to preserve vibrant fruit character. Malolactic fermentation followed to gently soften the acidity. The wine was then aged 30% in neutral oak for texture, with the remainder kept in stainless steel to maintain freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Appellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twenty Mile Bench\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCases:\u003c\/strong\u003e 125 Cases\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niagara Custom Crush Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50630042845458,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/6284\/4434\/files\/7BottleShot_17.png?v=1748541730"},{"product_id":"veronicas-vineyard-2023-a-thousand-kisses-pinot-gris","title":"Veronica's Vineyard 2023 A Thousand Kisses Pinot Gris","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis wine was made in loving memory of a radiant lady who had a million dollar smile, laughter that would fill a room with joy, and a passionate trust in God...\u003cbr\u003e\"You give us a wine that makes happy hearts...\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eAromas of pear, green apple, and citrus zest, with subtle floral notes. It offers a crisp palate with refreshing acidity, flavours of stone fruit, a hint of minerality, and a clean, dry finish. The wine has a light to medium body with a slightly oily texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal: \u003c\/strong\u003e100% Pinot Gris\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLincoln Lakeshore, Niagara\u003c\/span\u003e Peninsula\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar: \u003c\/strong\u003e2 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Crush","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50923175870738,"sku":null,"price":26.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/6284\/4434\/files\/7_Bottle_Shot_14.png?v=1740515523"},{"product_id":"the-long-way-home-2023-chardonnay","title":"The Long Way Home 2023 Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Long Way Home 2023 is a classic expression of Chardonnay grown in the cool climate of the Beamsville Bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from a select vineyards with minimal intervention, whole bunch pressed, barrel fermented and aged for 10 months in French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine shows fresh aromatics, balanced natural acidity and a fine, flinty texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTECHINCAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2023 Variety: Chardonnay Appellation: VQA Beamsville Bench Vineyard: Select vineyards, sustainably certified Picking Date: October 24th, 2023 Alcohol: 12.5% Residual Sugar: 0.8g\/L pH: 3.40 TA: 6.2g\/L Production: 160 cases Fermentation: 100% whole bunch pressed and barrel fermented Oak: 10 months in French Oak, 14% new Bottling Date: December 10th, 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppearance: Green tinged straw coloured Nose: Perfumed, Citrus: lemon and lime, Orchard fruit: pear and green apple Palate: Ripe Pear, fresh acidity, lemon zest, flinty, medium bodied, light toast Finish: Balanced, structured, layered, fine texture, lingering, flinty finish Cellaring: 5-7 years Serving Temperature: 12°C Food Pairing: Creamy lemon risotto; Fire roasted late season vegetables; Grilled trout, Seared scallops; Chanterelles, Poached pears, Cheesecake with gooseberries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheese Pairing: Aged cheddar, Brie, Gouda\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINTAGE CONDITIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mild winter of 2022\/2023 was followed by warm weather in the spring, leading to earlier than usual budbreak. Summer had variable conditions, with heatwaves and intermittent rainfall, which lead to increased and sustained disease pressure in the canopies. Timely leaf removal and other canopy management practices were crucial and only through vigilant management were grapes able to reach optimal physiological ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFortunately harvest conditions were favourable, with warm, sunny days and minimal precipitation. Chardonnay fared especially well, retaining good acidity without accumulating excessive sugars, leading to balanced, elegant, fruit forward wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE LONG WAY HOME\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Long Way Home is a lifelong aspiration, a culmination of everything learned and years of experience making wines from unique and off the beaten path vineyards all over the world. It tells the story of leaving behind the known and putting down new roots. It is also a story of coming full circle, of strengthening old bonds and new friends who became close friends and making this wine come to life – Marlize Beyers, Winemaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY CHARDONNAY?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChardonnay is grown in many regions around the world due to its versatility in style and adaptability to various climates, but its true character can only shine in the right terroir. The Beamsville Bench sub-appellation is one of those, with the soils a mix of gravel, sand, silt, and clay layered in dolomitic limestone, the result of continuous erosion of the Niagara Escarpment and years of glacial activity. 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Record-setting temperatures, intermittent drought, high rainfall, and humidity – Ontario saw it all this year – and this led wineries to pay extra attention to vineyard management to ensure a good outcome. Overall the vintage produced excellent aromatic whites wines and complex reds with good balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e100% Chardonnay grapes that were hand-picked on October 4 from the Heron Pond Benchland Vineyard on the Beamsville Bench in the Niagara Peninsula. After whole-cluster pressing, the wine aged on lees for 29 months in French oak without malolactic fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPRESSIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt presents aromas of honeysuckle and jasmine with hints of freshly ground nutmeg. The palate shows vibrant acidity and strong minerality, complemented by flavors of Granny Smith apple and lemon curd. The wine exhibits rich balance with exceptional intensity and length. 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