Vintages New Release Collection – July 18, 2026

LOCAL TALENT ONTARIO, THE HOME OF CHARDONNAY Chardonnay is the most popular white wine in the world, and when produced in regions and vineyards that suit the variety perfectly, can reveal a sense of place with an ethereal, dynamic, stunning accuracy. Winemakers in Niagara and Prince Edward County are crafting Chardonnays that rank among the finest anywhere. Here are four premium-quality examples from our own backyard that will make impressive additions to your summer dining.

The soils of Prince Edward County have a high limestone content and a shallow topsoil layer. These limestone- rich soils impact the tension, acidity, ageability and mineral character of the wines. PEC Chardonnays are often described as being reminiscent of Chablis and are crafted to reflect a Burgundian sensibility; High praise for these singular expressions. Volta Amphora Knotty Vines Vineyard Chardonnay 2024 is fermented and aged in clay amphorae. These neutral vessels allow the wine to soften and develop a round texture similar to what’s achieved with oak, but with- out acquiring any oak influence.

Breezes off Lake Ontario cool the Niagara Peninsula during the summer and help reduce the risk of frost during the winter. A wide range of soils including clay, sand, silty loam and limestone, combined with the area’s differing elevations, permit many grape varieties to flourish here, but the region is particularly suited to Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc. Domaine Queylus Tradition Chardonnay 2024 is sourced from the Lincoln Lakeshore sub-appellation; an area defined by the long shallow slope of the ancient glacial lakebed now known as the Lake Iroquois Plain. Complex, elegant and fruity, this wine reveals the distinct finesse and precision of Lincoln Lakeshore with an easy grace.

Vinemount Ridge is gaining increased attention as wines such as the Westcott Reserve Chardonnay 2024 continue to raise the bar in this Niagara Peninsula sub-appellation. Situated at the western edge of Niagara wine country and just above the Niagara Escarpment, Vinemount Ridge receives no direct lake influence and so is warmer than other areas. But altitude, prevailing winds, and cool nights allow the grapes to main- tain their superb acidity as they ripen, encouraging wines of exciting aromatic complexity. This wine saw a total of 14 months in oak, and yet the regional influence here creates a wine of such balance that it possesses an almost weightless character.

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