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Indulge your senses with a decadent wine and chocolate experience. Our consultant will guide you through this fun and educational tasting of five of our awardwinning wines alongside five different types of artisan chocolates from Monk’s Chocolate in Grimsby.
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Join for a premium distillery experience like no other. This is a spirit forward experience for those who love cocktails and distillates. You’ll enjoy an immersive tour of our distillery production space, followed by a tasting of our award-winning spirits portfolio. Each sample will build into one component of the ultimate distiller’s cocktail that will be enjoyed with a small food pairing.
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Wayne Gretzky Estates Maple Cream
$35.95 750 ml
A delicate creamy tan in colour. The aromas and flavours of this cream liquor excite with rich, creamy notes of caramel, sweet cream, maple syrup, baked pastry, and a hint of whisky spice. The mouthfeel is smooth, rich, sweet, and creamy, with a long pleasing finish.
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The Great Alexander B
.75 oz Wayne Gretzky Estates Brandy
.75 oz Wayne Gretzky Estates
Maple Cask Whisky
.75 oz Wayne Gretzky Estates Maple Cream
1.5 oz cold hot chocolate
9 shakes signature bitters
Place all the ingredients into a shaker filled with ice and shake until chilled. Serve in a chilled coupe glass garnished with a nutmeg cinnamon sugar line.
Wayne Gretzky Estates
Founders Series
Merlot 2021
$15.95/750 ml
ORIGIN: VQA Ontario
STYLE: Medium-bodied and fruity
ALCOHOL: 13%
SWEETNESS: Dry, 5.5 g/L
Winemaker’s notes: This is a classic single varietal Merlot harvested from the vineyards of the Niagara Peninsula. The wine underwent seven months of French oak aging with a full malolactic fermentation.
Flavour profile: Bright ruby red in colour with a bouquet of red cherry, red berry, baking spice, and oak. This fruit-forward Merlot has soft drying tannins and flavours of juicy red fruits and delicate spice that lingers on the finish.
We caught up with our Winemaking team at the end of August, just before the start of Harvest 2022, and here are a few interesting insights they had to share about this year’s vintage.
An Overview of the 2022 Growing Season
“This season has been moving fast and furious! It’s hard to believe that we’ll be starting to pick grapes next week. There was a substantial amount of winter damage which has resulted in decreased tonnage this year.”
On Harvest Preparations
“At Trius we’ve been prepping all of our sparkling equipment as that is what we’ll start harvesting first. The Bucher press, grape elevator, and one-ton bins is what we utilize to bring in the pick. Our harvest teams have already started training and will be ready to receive grapes in the very near future.”
On Expectations for the 2022 Vintage
“Harvest will start a bit earlier than usual this year, which will be challenging to navigate where and when to harvest because of the inconsistent crop levels we’re seeing throughout the region. The team will need to be nimble and ready to process whichever block is ready to go.”
On Best Performing Varietals
“The warmer season has been helping to set up the Bordeaux varietals (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot) to reach optimal ripeness. Our fingers are crossed that we continue to have a warm and dry fall.”
On New Releases for 2023
“At Trius we’ve been prepping all of our sparkling equipment as that is what we’ll start harvesting first. The Bucher press, grape elevator, and one-ton bins is what we utilize to bring in the pick. Our harvest teams have already started training and will be ready to receive grapes in the very near future.”
Best served: Serve at a cool room temperature of 16 to 18°C. Drink now through 2025 served with portobello mushroom or gourmet beef burgers topped with grilled red pepper and aged cheddar; grilled red meats; lamb chops; three bean stews; beef wraps; and meat pie.
Signature Series
White 2020
$24.95/750 ml
ORIGIN: VQA Niagara Peninsula
STYLE: Medium-bodied and aromatic
ALCOHOL: 13.8%
SWEETNESS: Dry, 5.1 g/L
Winemaker’s notes: Harvested from vineyards across the Niagara Peninsula, this white is a blend of 50.9% Viognier, 23.7% Pinot Gris, 17.5% Riesling, and 7.9% Chardonnay. The Viognier, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay were barrel fermented and aged for 6 months in 100% French oak barrels. The Riesling was fermented and aged in stainless steel to enhance fruit expression. The wines were blended prior to bottling.
Flavour profile: Clear and bright with a straw-yellow hue. The bouquet showcases notes of yellow apple, peach, honeysuckle, Meyer lemon, and yellow plum. This palate has flavours of melon, peach, yellow apple, and tropical fruit. Citrus freshness, apple, and a touch of floral and spice linger on the finish.
Best served: Serve chilled at 10 to 12°C to enhance the acidity or 13 to 15°C to allow for rich fruit development and a soft mouthfeel. Enjoy while young and fresh paired with roast chicken, turkey, or pork; light cream sauces on seafood and pasta; chicken pot pies; and cream cheese appetizers.
Wayne Gretzky Estates
winemaker EMMA GARNER Thirty Bench Wine Makers winemaker CRAIG M DONALD Trius Winery & Wayne Gretzky Estates winemaker KATIE DICKIESON Peller Estates & Riverbend Vineyard manager WADE STARK Vineyard Operations
2022 Vintage