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White Wine 2008 counterpoint VQA coun-ter-point, noun meaning: the art of combining melodies. The second vintage of this idiosyncratic wine is a blend of 37% Gewurztraminer, 34% unoaked Chardonnay, 11% Semillon and 5% Riesling. The flavours are predominantly ripe lemon-lime with yellow peach, pear, crisp apple and a racy finish. $25.00 / 750 ml 2008 Riesling VQA "Mineral, floral and herbaceous on the nose, it blossoms on the palate with flavours of racy pink grapefruit, white peach and a stream of citrussy tang...it finishes clean, crisp and lip-smacking good". (4.5 stars out of 5 Vic Harradine, winecurrent.com) $18.00 / 750 ml 2008 Sauvignon Blanc VQA NEW RELEASE Fermented and aged (10 months) in French oak there are aromas of coconut and vanilla with the palate showing some bright citrus flavours while finishing on a creamy note, an elegant and expressive Sauvignon Blanc. Would work well with Chèvre Cheese or pan seared scallops. $20.00 / 750 ml 2007 Chardonnay Niagara Peninsula VQA "The perfumed nose delivers vanilla, apple and mixed spice aromas while the flavours offer sweet stone fruit - peach and nectarine - along with moderating acidity...very generously textured,medium weight and a lingering and well-balanced finish."(V. Harradine, www.winecurrent.com) $20.00 / 750 ml 2008 Chardonnay Canadian Oak VQA NEW RELEASE Fermented and aged in our native wood this wine shows rich scents of maple, toffee, cashew, it's full bodied, viscous and creamy in texture with brisk acid in the back. Spicy clove and toffee on the palate, and it finishes with almost a tropical flavour. Crying out for oysters on the half shell, or perhaps lobster. $25.00 / 750 ml 2008 Vidal VQA "This summer sipper, which has been long been one of the insider secrets at Lailey Vineyard, is made in a pleasantly off-dry and balanced style, look for appealing apricot and stone fruit flavours. Drink now. Its freshness is the best part of its charm." (3.5 out of 5 stars Christopher Waters, watersandwine.com) $14.00 / 750 ml |
Red Wine 2009 Rosé VQA NEW RELEASE Made from Cabernet Sauvignon this fantastic summer sipper has aromas of strawberry and cranberry, the palate is crisp and refreshing finishing just off dry. A good match for roast garlic potatos and grilled chicken. $18.00 / 750 ml 2007 Gamay-Zweigelt VQA "The combination of the fruit Gamay paired with the spicy, pepper driven Zweigelt makes an appealing blend that has the best of both worlds. A wine that can easily be chilled for enjoyment on the patio, kept at room temperature for a backyard barbecue or one to be sipped and savored on its own..."(5 stars out of 5 Michael Pinkus, www.ontariowinereview.com) $14.00 / 750 ml 2008 Pinot Noir, Niagara Peninsula VQA NEW RELEASE Generous lift on the nose with sour cherry fruit, wood smoke and spice. Light to mid-weight, well balanced with fine, dry but not too hard tannin. Very good to excellent length. $25.00 / 750 ml 2006 Merlot VQA Deep ruby colour, with aromas of smoky cedar, obvious toasty oak and plum. A dry firm structure on the palate. (Rated "Very Good" Tony Aspler, Winery to Home) $25.00 / 750 ml 2006 Cabernet-Merlot VQA Medium to full bodied with dark fruit aromas and a hint of spicy oak. Ripe black raspberry, blueberry and black currant flavours with a sweet vanilla note on the palate. Tannins are well rounded and well integrated. The finish is long with great balance and texture. $20.00 / 750 ml special case price $220 phone to the winery to order 2006 Cabernet Franc VQA Medium bodied, and floral with aromas of fresh raspberry, cherry, and cream that are carried through to the palate. Well balanced with some vanilla and spice notes. $25.00 / 750 ml 2008 Syrah VQA NEW RELEASE "This wine has an extraordinarily delightful and complex nose of earth, smoked meat, spice and jammy fruit...a good amount of tannin and well balanced acidity. Keep it in the cellar for a couple of years, or enjoy now with medium-rare rib roast".(4 stars out of 5 Dave Isaacs, winecurrent.com) $27.00 / 750 ml |
Dessert Wines 2006 Vidal Late Harvest VQA Very floral nose with notes of pear and pineapple on the palate with refreshing acidity on the finish. Serve with a cheese plate or as an aperitif. $15.00 / 375 ml reviews 2008 Riesling Select Late Harvest VQA NEW RELEASE This wine has aromas of ripe yellow apple, sweet raisins and honey. The palate has flavours of tropical fruits with well balanced acidity, leaving flavours of lemon-lime and a long finish. $25.00 / 375 ml 2007 Vidal Icewine VQA NEW RELEASE "Great icewine; one of the best vidals in my recollection. Has an opulent nose of peach-mango fruit, crème caramel, … It's full bodied, satiny smooth and very sweet… Terrific weight and flavour concentration and purity on the palate. Excellent to outstanding length." ("Outstanding" David Lawrason, Winery to Home)(Silver Medal - 2009 Intervin International Wine Awards) $28.00 / 200 ml 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine VQA NEW RELEASE Lailey Vineyard's first ever Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine. Cherry colour with aromas of red fruits and spice. The palate is full and round with ripe plum flavours, and enough acidity to carry the sweetness to a very long finish. $35.00 / 200 ml |
Rarities 2007 impromptu VQA NEW RELEASE im-promp-tu, adjective meaning: made or done without previous preparation. 2007 is the second vintage of impromptu, a unique blend of Syrah (68%), Petit Verdot and Malbec, (12% each), and Cabernet Sauvignon (8%). It is always made in small quantities - only 2736 bottles this year - and was crafted from fruit sourced exclusively from Lailey Vineyard in the Niagara River subappellation. impromptu is a rich and full bodied wine with dark fruit aromas, and some white pepper and cedar notes. The palate is elegant with ripe fruit flavours balanced by round, but firm tannins that give this wine the necessary structure for five to seven years in the cellar. Aged fifteen months in French oak barrels and bottled unfiltered or fined, impromptu will throw a deposit with age so decanting is recommended. (Silver Medal - 2009 Intervin International Wine Awards) $45.00 / 750 ml 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Canadian Oak VQA Elegant aromas of cinnamon and plum with hints of coconut. A rich creamy texture on the palate with flavours of plums, black currants and coffee beans. Spice and cedar linger on the finish. Drink now and for the next 3-5 years. $30.00 / 750 ml 2007 Meritage, Canadian Oak VQA "Cabernet sauvignon represents 25% of the blend for Lailey's Canadian Oak Meritage, but winemaker Derek Barnett believes that it makes the wine. (fifty percent Cabernet Franc and 25% Merlot form the rest) This brilliant red shows the wisdom of blending, with its attractive nose, multilayered palate, firm structure and polished tannins. 98 cases produced." (4.5 stars out of 5, Vines Magazine) $40.00 / 750 ml 2007 Pinot Noir Canadian Oak VQA Cherry, cranberry and strawberry on the nose with some smoke and earthy tones. Palate is soft with rich red berry flavours alongside spice and a hint of white pepper. Tannins are quite well balanced and soft. $35.00 / 750 ml |