Description
VQA Lincoln Lakeshore
Harvest Date: October 29
Brix at harvest: 22.8
pH: 3.48
TA: 6.12
Alc:13%
Production: 1250 bottle
Follow a fairly very wet late fall in 2021 and a very cold snap in January of 2022. This cold event was
troublesome, some varieties such as Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc being badly damaged
Winter continues well into April with a cooler than normal temperatures. Summer months were
favourable for grape growing with lots of sun and heat with just enough rain, maybe too heavy at times
but just enough at the right times!! Conditions for harvest were very good, fruit quality was impressive
but yields were lower than normal
Grapes were hand harvested in great condition from a small block of old vine in the Lincoln Lakeshore
appellation, vineyards are very close to the shores of Lake Ontario which gives a longer growing season
with cooler temperatures due the closeness of the lake. The grapes were harvested by hand, crushed
and destemmed before being pressed. The juice was settled before being transferred to 3 rd fill French
oak barrels for fermentation. The wine was fermented at cool temperatures. Malolactic ferment was
completed in barrel and giving the wine a soft, round and rich texture. The finished wine was left to rest
on its lees with minimal stirring
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