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This brick was found in the newest part of our vineyard. Donna and David Lailey acquired the small 3.2 acre property that sits at the front of the farm in 2003, and planted it in 2004 to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. These are the vines that can be seen from the Niagara Parkway. The brick in question is one of many found during the planting. As it turns out the site, with its high clay content was the very spot where in 1800 settler John McFarland, a boat builder to King George III, set up a kiln, and started firing bricks for his home which still stands across the street. The young vines started producing in 2006, but it wasn't until the 2008 vintage that winemaker Derek Barnett felt the fruit expressed enough individuality to warrant a separate bottling, and that is just what he's done.

We will be releasing our new 2008 Brickyard Pinot Noir and 2008 Brickyard Chardonnay at a tasting event March 27th. If you want to taste the difference dirt makes, come to the winery. for event details…click here