VQA NIAGARA RIVER | 750ML

ERIC PEARSON WINEMAKER’S NOTES

After a year of weather plot twists, from fake spring to a stubborn summer heat wave, Ontario growers still brought in fruit with incredible flavour and balance. Early signs pointed to a vintage with the depth and energy we saw in the last three years, setting up 2025 to be another standout year for Ontario wine. Thanks to mostly dry conditions during harvest, we were able to pick on our own schedule – for optimum ripeness and preferred profile. After picking the grapes were allowed to
soak for a few hours before pressing to maximize flavours and aromatics. After pressing the juice was clarified with flotation technology and the clean juice was inoculated with a selected yeast strain for Sauvignon Blanc. Fermentation was completed in ten days and further aging was done in stainless steel.

TASTING NOTES

A dynamic and flavourful Sauvignon Blanc with classic grassy notes and gooseberry on the nose. This wine is crisp and dry, with a bright acidity and notes of passion fruit and grapefruit emerge on the palate. For food pairings, think soft shell crab, tempura and fresh shucked oysters. One of the few wines that can be matched with artichoke and asparagus; try grilled and then top with shaved parmesan and lemon zest.

RESIDUAL SUGAR: 4.2g/L

ALCOHOL/VOLUME: 13.0%

BRIX AT HARVEST: 20.5

TOTAL ACIDITY: 6.8g/L

RELEASE DATE: April 2026

AGEABILITY: 3-5 years