What’s Happening in Wine Country JULY 2022
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Beers and Bites
myWineCountry Tour
PEI Lobster Boil
Offered Daily $20 for Wine Club members + tax
Offered Daily by reservation $199 per guest + tax, gratuities
Friday, September 30 $150 per guest + tax, gratuities
Join us for a tasting of ‘The Great Ones’ – our beer portfolio! You will have the opportunity to sample our three flagship brews, each with their own perfect snack pairing prepared by Chef Maurice. Try a sneak peek sample of what our brewer has been working on for an upcoming release! Finish with the ultimate dessert – a beer ice cream float.
Make your visit to Wine Country the best yet with this multi-winery tour between some of Niagara’s best estates. This touring package, in partnership with Brewery & Distillery Tours Niagara, includes transportation to and from your hotel in Niagara Falls or Niagara-on-the-Lake, plus stops and experiences at Peller Estates, Trius Winery and Wayne Gretzky Estates.
Join us on our scenic back lawn at Riverbend Inn & Vineyard for a Classic PEI Lobster Boil, hosted by our very own Executive Chef and East Coast native, Ross Midgley. The night will begin with a sparkling and canape reception. You will be seated at a communal table and served family style to enjoy fresh cracked lobster, drawn butter, coleslaw, and finger rolls, along with a glass of Chardonnay – a perfect pairing! Complete the evening with a classic lemon meringue tart.
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Summer Sunshine
Here’s one to buy
Wayne Gretzky Estates Founders Series Sauvignon Blanc 2021
$15.95 750 ml
Clear and bright with a fresh aroma of gooseberry, grapefruit, and lemongrass. A light to medium-bodied, crisp, and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc with exciting flavours of citrus, green apple, and a touch of tropical fruit. Enjoy paired with asparagus and goat cheese pizza; herbed tomato bruschetta or basil pesto on grilled chicken or pasta.
Available at the Estate, The Wine Shop, LCBO and online at thewineshops.com
What measures do you take to ensure the health of the vines throughout the summer growing season? What does a healthy vineyard look like? A healthy vineyard should display even growth with a deep green color to the leaves, and free from mildews or insect damage. Regular scouting for pests, as well as verifying vine health, keeps us on track so that we are aware as soon as possible when problems arise. Ontario has its fair share of pests that can flourish in humid conditions, so timely sprays are pertinent. We are at the mercy of mother nature; we can be faced with extremes of excess water to drought conditions. Ensuring vine health can help mitigate inevitable environmental and pest pressures.
WINEMAKER’S NOTEBOOK
DISTILLER
Tim Wilson Our Distiller, Tim Wilson, has been keeping a few secrets for the last couple of years, but now he’s ready to share the good news. We are pleased to welcome two brand new spirits to our Wayne Gretzky Estates Distillery portfolio – No. 99 Double Oaked Canadian Whisky and No.99 Ice Storm Four Grain Premium Vodka.
introducing our
NEW Spirits at Wayne Gretzky Estates No. 99 Double Oaked Canadian Whisky | 35.95 | 40% abv | 750 ml Whisky made the Canadian way. Locally sourced grains are individually distilled, matured, and blended, then finished in American oak barrels. The Double Oaked whisky is aged during its primary maturation in once-used American bourbon barrels and new American oak barrels. It is then blended and finished in recouped American oak barrels (made in house), with a medium plus toast and Char level no. 3, infusing the whisky with bold and complex oak characters. Our Ontario climate has an influence on barrel ageing; high annual temperature fluctuations in a nontemperature-controlled environment drives the whisky deep into the oak during warmer periods and draws it out during cooler periods. The location of the barrel within the rickhouse influences how it ages, depending on temperature, air flow and height within the room. This gives our distiller near infinite options when blending, to create the taste profile selected by Wayne himself. aging:
Minimum 3 years in once-used Bourbon barrels and new American oak barrels finishing: Char level no. 3 American oak barrels base: 100% Ontario grains - Malted Rye, Rye and Corn Flavour Profile: Bright copper gold in colour. At first swirl of the glass, look for top notes of vanilla, clove, toffee, and coconut. Additional notes of smoky charred oak, caramel, rye spice, and brown sugar emerge. The mouthfeel is smooth, complex, bold, and balanced, along with full-flavoured notes of smoky oak, vanilla, maple, coconut, caramel, and orchard fruit. The finish is long and lingering with a smooth texture, a hint of sweetness, and flavours of maple and toasted oak. Enjoyment: Neat or on the rocks, with a couple drops of water. Makes for an interesting variation on classic cocktails.
No. 99 Ice Storm Four Grain Premium Vodka | 32.95 | 40% abv | 750 ml Vodka made the Canadian way. Locally sourced grains - Corn, Wheat, Rye, and Oats - are column-distilled, charcoal filtered, and blended. base:
100% Ontario grains – Corn, Wheat, Rye, Oats
Flavour Profile: A clean and smooth vodka with great texture and a creamy mouthfeel. Look for notes of orange zest, lime, pine tree, coconut, vanilla, and spice on the nose and palate. Enjoyment: Smooth as a sipping vodka, neat or on the rocks, or the perfect starter for an elevated cocktail.
Wayne Gretzky Estates Founders Series Cabernet Merlot 2020 $15.95/750 ml
ORIGIN:
VQA Niagara Peninsula
STYLE:
Medium-bodied and fruit-forward
ALCOHOL:
13%
Winemaker’s notes: A blend of 41.9% Merlot, 35.2% Cabernet Franc and 18.7% Cabernet Sauvignon, with just a touch of Zweigelt and Dornfelder, all harvested from the vineyards of the Niagara Peninsula. The individual wines were given subtle oak integration for 6 months with French and American oak, before the final assemblage was created. A full malolactic fermentation was completed to soften the mouthfeel. Flavour profile: Bright garnet in colour with a bouquet of currant, blue plum, cherry, wild strawberry, spice, and oak. The palate has soft tannins and a smooth mouthfeel with flavours of juicy red and black fruits with a touch of sweet spice. Notes of red cherry, pomegranate, sweet spice, and black tea linger on the finish. Best served: Serve at a cool room temperature of 16 to 18°C. Serve with one-year old aged cheddar and walnut breads; grilled red meats; beef on a bun; pot roast; lamb kebobs and grilled Portobello mushrooms. Drink now to 2024.
Wayne Gretzky Estates Whisky Oak Aged Chardonnay 2019
STYLE:
Medium-bodied and smooth
$18.95/750 ml
ALCOHOL:
13%
ORIGIN:
VQA Niagara Peninsula
Winemaker’s notes: The Chardonnay grapes were harvested within the Niagara Peninsula. After traditional white winemaking, the wine was fermented and aged for 6 months in a combination of 33% French oak barrels and 67% stainless steel before the blend was created. 8% spent an additional two months aging with our ‘Red Cask Whisky’ oak. This added punch and power to the mouthfeel, along with increasing the wines ageability, and subtle notes of ‘Red Cask Whisky’. Flavour profile: Clear and bright with a straw yellow hue and a lovely bouquet of spice, toasty oak, vanilla, red apple, and Anjou pear. This Chardonnay is smooth, refreshing and slightly rich with flavours of orchard fruits, spice, toasty oak, and vanilla bean that lingers on the finish. Best served: Serve slightly chilled at 14 to 15°C. Drink now to 2025. Serve with smoked cheddar and creamy cheeses, turkey pot pies, rich lobster dishes, or mushroom risotto.