New to Vintages Essentials, this Chardonnay gives you the best of both worlds. Half the grapes were fermented in stainless steel, giving the wine vibrant acidity. The other half were fermented in French oak barrels, yielding nutty notes and a richer texture.
An early proponent of the unoaked style, Fielding shows the light, crisp potential of this grape when it never sees barrel. Lean and racy with scents of yellow apples, this wine is the perfect white for a Pinot Grigio drinker who claims they don’t like Chardonnay.
This bottle offers a rich, fruity, off-dry wine with unwavering sweet-sour balance and a long finish. It’s an eyeopener or anyone who flinches at sweetness in wine.
Made from organic grapes, this traditional method sparkler is citrusy with a creamy mousse and zesty finish. More sparkling Riesling, please!
In this dependable dry Riesling, you’ll find scents of lemon-lime and wet stone with a rip tide of acidity that jolts the palate with each sip.
This Beamsville winery is considered Ontario’s premier Gamay specialist. The Farmstead is about as light as red wine gets, with cran-raspberry flavours and a peppery finish. Refrigerate until cool, but not cold, just enough to temper the acids.
This bottle has a little more substance than the Farmstead, but it’s still light, juicy and easy to drink. With a floral bouquet and intense raspberry flavours, it’s reminiscent of a Fleurie, one of the 10 Beaujolais sub-regions with a Cru designation.
The intoxicating fragrance of cherries and flowers is reminiscent of Burgundy, though the wine’s approachability and affordability are very Ontario. It’s on the lighter side, so serve it with fish and vegetables.
This sparkler has been a top choice among discerning locavores for decades. Made in the méthode champenoise, it has scents of raspberries with a fine mousse and tangy finish.
This is a truly stunning wine—light, elegant and complex, with a heady perfume and cran-raspberry flavours. A world-class Pinot, it’s more than worth its premium price tag.
Since it’s located on the southernmost point of mainland Canada, Pelee Island’s slightly warmer climate tends to produce fruitier wines, like this juicy, affordable number with flavours of plums and cherries, and a beguiling whiff of tomato vine.
With help from Gamay and Pinot Noir, Cab Franc dominates the blend of this Niagara rosé, which is available year-round through Vintages Essentials. Expect a medium-bodied rosé with sour cherry flavours and those patented herbal notes.