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vintage |
Chardonnay Canadian Oak vinification / notes at bottling |
reviews / awards |
aging notes |
| 2001 |
4 out of 5 stars A great gift for the wine lover who has everything. The Canadian oak adds pleasant anise and fennel notes to the coconut milk and tropical fruit flavours commonly found in Lailey Vineyards Chardonnay. The finish turns sweet with a hint of caramel flavour, which other tasters have referred to as being more maple syrup in character. Apart from being significant as a pioneering effort, this is an elegant and refined Chardonnay that rivals the best of Niagara. Chris Waters, The St. Catharines Standard. Nov. 23/03 3 out of 5 stars Gold with interesting nuances of apple blossom, licorice, coconut butter and toasted biscuits. Lean but firm core. Drink now to 2007. Konrad Ejbich, A Pocket Guide to Ontario Wines, Wineries, Vineyards and Vines. McClelland and Stewart. 2005 |
| 2002 | tasting
notes at bottling Fermented and aged for eight months in Canadian oak barrels and bottled in mid July 2003. The nose displays pearand pineapple aromas with some herbal characters. The palate is creamy in texture with ripe fruit and coconut flavour. The finish is long, with a hint of bitterness. |
Fennel and anise aromas from the oak merge with attractive
caramel toffee and coconut aromas on the nose. That coconut and herbal/spice
essence carries over onto the palate, which is buffered by green apple and
pear fruit flavours. The wine is round and soft on the palate and finishes
dry with a lingering herbal note. 4 out of 5 stars. Chris Waters, The St. Catharines Standard. Sept.13/03 Rating: 90. Gordon Stimmell, The Toronto Star. July 2/03 4 out of 5 stars Rich gold with an oaky, herbal aroma and nutty, vanilla nuances. Rich, seductive flavours of butter, toffee, and pear tart. Long finish. Drink now to 2009. Konrad Ejbich, A Pocket Guide to Ontario Wines, Wineries, Vineyards and Vines. McClelland and Stewart. 2005 BRONZE: Canadian Wine Awards 2003 |
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| 2003 |
tasting notes at bottling Delicate aromas of pineapple, toffee and a hint of pine. The palate is fresh with citrus and ripe yellow fruit flavours. This wine has great mouthfeel and the finish is crisp, lemony and spicy. total production: 80 cases estimated cellaring: 5 to 7 years |
Some fig and sweet apple aromas suggesting fruit picked at
the peak of ripeness. Almost full bodied, it is well structured and smartly
balanced. Flavours include citrus, green apples, and honey. It finishes
on an exciting spicy note followed by sweet coconut, possibly from the Canadian
oak. Drink on its own or paired with Roast chicken and sage dressing. Winery
only, so use the link from our site. Vic Harradine, www.winecurrent.com December 2004 3 out of 5 stars Pale gold with a bouquet that's both refined and reserved. Slowly, aromas of coconut, hazelnut and lemon custard emerge. Seems fragile at first, but its just the wine's fineness, delicacy, and graceful delivery of flavours. Drink now to 2009. Konrad Ejbich, A Pocket Guide to Ontario Wines, Wineries, Vineyards and Vines. McClelland and Stewart. 2005 |