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28 barrels later

This lovely Cabernet Franc was aged in, you guessed it, 28 barrels, capturing and accentuating the excellent qualities of the 2020 vintage, which was a blockbuster for Niagara. Its notes of black cherry, dark chocolate, roasted red pepper and rosemary will pair irresistibly with ribs and movie night.

 

Why do we love this wine?

1. The summer of 2020 was hot and dry, allowing the fruit to fully ripen.
2. It was awarded a Double Gold at the 2023 All Canadian Wine Championships.
3. It pairs well with roasted chicken, hard cheeses, or stuffed green peppers.
- Sean Adams, Ontario Wine Buyer



Local Talent

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An impressive assemblage

Meet five women winemakers who are crushing it at top Niagara wineries.


Kelly Mason and Brooke Husband / Queylus

Born and raised in Montreal, Kelly Mason has been with Queylus since 2013, becoming head winemaker in 2018. Kelly specializes in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and her work in Ontario has included stints with such notables as Tawse and Le Clos Jordanne. Queylus assistant winemaker Brooke Husband graduated from Niagara College’s winery and viticulture program in 2018. Brooke has a specific interest in wild-fermented Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and her work saw her awarded the Paul Pender Rising Star Award at the 2023 Ontario Wine Awards. The winning team behind Queylus is rounded out by sales and marketing director Jo Pacinda and administrative director and property manager Theresa Mildenberger.

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Jessica Otting / Tawse

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Jessica Otting became assistant winemaker at Tawse in 2018 and was part of the team that established the Tawse spirits program. “My very first harvest I worked for Marlize Beyers at Flat Rock. She was so passionate and willing to throw me into whatever needed doing. She was patient with me even when I was slow or made mistakes. If it weren’t for her support, I’m not sure I would have had a chance in this industry.” Since 2020, Jessica has overseen winemaking for both Tawse and Redstone wineries. “This industry has come a long way in terms of diversity and inclusion, but we still have so far to go. I believe it’s my responsibility as a woman in a leadership position to do what I can to work for all under-represented groups.”


Amélie Boury / Château des Charmes

Amélie Boury grew up on a farm in northern France only 45 minutes from Champagne. Her love affair with wine goes back to her youngest years, when she would be given “a very small Champagne flute by my grandparents for me to cheers with everyone.” Amélie’s mother encouraged her “to learn the names of plants and to memorize their scents, and my father is a wine aficionado. I became the house expert at describing the scents of flowers. It was this idyllic lifestyle that led me to my initial career as a perfumer. It wasn’t long after, however, that my deep connection to the land inspired me to pursue viticulture and oenology, and for 15 years, this has been my career.”

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Simone Ardiel / Rockway Vineyards

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Simone Ardiel grew up on a fruit farm, where she would help her parents when they made wine and hard cider. After graduating high school, she entered Niagara College’s winery and viticulture program. “After graduating, I travelled to hone my winemaking knowledge and experience. Early on in my travels, I worked a harvest in Oregon under Luisa Ponzi at Ponzi Vineyards. Luisa has extensive knowledge in wine and was very family-focused, having four children with her husband while running her family winery, not to mention sitting on several advisory and wine organization boards. Luisa continues to inspire me as I start to grow my own family while I work and build my career.”

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