Over time the chicken coop and its outdoor fermenters and tiny basket press gave way to production at another friend’s winery and eventually to the “elegant” tin-sided warehouse that is now called home
The 2000 Montefalco 25 Anni simply multiplies all the elements exponentially with room-filling aromas of sweet berry fruit and perfectly integrated oak and a mouth-coating cascade of ripe fruit
as well as the more typical petite sirah
and a touch of earth-driven minerality
Stratus Ice Wine of Riesling 2022 white blend Over time the chicken coopWinemaker Notes: The 2022 Stratus Riesling Icewine from Niagara on the Lake is intensely aromatic, with notes of pineapple scones, beeswax, spruce needles, ripe peach, ginger gelato, clove, and orange pith. On the palate, concentrated flavors of peach compote, orange blossom, honeysuckle, cold tea, and ginger spice are balanced by bright, lively acidity. Layers of honey, dried apple, and citrus peel add depth, creating a rich yet elegant finish.