5 Best Pét-Nat Wines From Prince Edward County
If you’re wondering what pét-nat even is, don’t worry, it’s a fair question. Pét-nat is short for pétillant naturel, meaning ‘naturally sparkling’ in French. This seemingly new wine trend actually ...
Jun 09 , 2020
Orange Wine: What is it and why you need to try it
Orange Wine: What is it and why you need to try it You’ve probably heard of orange wine, or at least seen it on a cool restaurant menu. The orange wine trend started several years ago and has been ...
Apr 24 , 2019
Traynor Madonna Vermouth
The Madonna Vermouth- Years of Gardening and Inspiration from my Mother This wine was a lot of work and a lot of fun to make. First the story behind the inspiration. When I was a kid,living at home...
Apr 17 , 2019
Sauvignon Blanc: Embracing the Funk!
Sauvignon blanc: embracing the funk! After spending many years making wine in Ontario, I had serious doubts about whether sauvignon blanc was a variety that I could do well with. That all changed i...
Apr 11 , 2019
What’s the deal with Pet-Nat?
Why is Pet-Nat all the rage? Light on the bubble with lots of flavour on the tongue – why is pét-nat all the rage? Millennials want to drink wine, but they’re not interested in the wine that their...
Dec 14 , 2018
Chardonnay: the “winemaker’s grape” takes a swing at the winemaker
This one was a real challenge ... Because all our wines are minimally handled and since the methods we do use tend to be, shall we say “rustic”, it gives us a fairly finite palette to work wit...